[2] The society contributed to the understanding of Scotland's glacial history, and the relationship between the Earth's rotation and climate change.

[1] The society organized its first field trip, to Campsie Glen, in June of that year.

[1] Each summer, the society runs day-long and residential field trips, open to members.

[3] Each winter, the society hosts a lecture series, open to all, in the Boyd Orr Building at Glasgow University.

The Transactions included papers by James Croll, Archibald Geikie, Lord Kelvin, and Joseph Tyrrell.