AWARD-WINNING author Adam Weymouth will take his Helensburgh audience on a wild adventure down the Yukon at a talk in the town tonight (Thursday, October 24).

Adam, who spent four months paddling along the world’s longest salmon run across Canada and Alaska in 2016, is the latest speaker in the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) series of ‘Inspiring People’ talks at the Victoria Halls.

In the course of his talk, Adam will explore the recent crash in king salmon numbers along the Yukon, and explain the impact it is having on the people and ecosystems that depend on the salmon.

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This talk is a look at how one of the remotest places on the planet is rapidly changing, and how place, people and animals are intimately connected.

Adam said: “I used to live in Glasgow and am always excited to come back to Scotland – especially because the issues with the salmon’s decline that I explore are so relevant to Scotland as well.”

Mike Robinson, chief executive of the RSGS, commented: “Wild Atlantic salmon are an iconic Scottish species; the fish are an important part of the Scottish economy, culture and natural ecosystem. But in recent years salmon numbers have really struggled.

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“Adam’s talk about the longest salmon run in the world – the Yukon – is therefore set to be both relevant to Scottish audiences, and an insightful investigation into an important geographical issue, and a wonderfully exciting part of the world.

“Adam’s journey is a great example of adventure with a purpose – it’s geography in action!”

Adam’s talk will take place at the Victoria Halls on Thursday night. Tickets are available on the door. They are £10 for visitors or free for RSGS members and for students. The talk begins at 7.30pm.

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