Freemasonry in Scotland - Freemasonry Matters

THE SCOTTISH AND IRISH REGIMENTS AT… – The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland

21st June 2016

The subject of this paper is the possible connection between the arrival of the exiled Jacobites in France after 1688 and the appearance of the first masonic lodges at about the same time. It seems certain that the Scottish and Irish soldiers who formed part of this exile did frequent the first lodges and it is a possibility, still the subject of controversy’, that a lodge had existed at St Germain en La:i,e from the time of the first exile of the Stewarts in ]649. This was where they again took up residence in 1689.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Marcus Humphrey House | Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire

21st June 2016

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Marcus Humphrey House, RWPGM Bro. John Miller and IPPGM Bro. David Reid organised a 1st degree to be conferred on one candidate by the Reigning Provincial Grand Masters of the Provinces involved in the Friends of Marcus Humphrey House.

Annual BBQ held at Marcus Humphrey House – Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire

20th June 2016

On Sunday 12 June 2016 RWPGM Bro. Robert Little, IPPGM Bro. Archie Chalmers, SPGMs Bro. Jim Bell, Bro. Robert Stewart, Bro. Stephen McConnachie and Bro Stewart Cruickshank all attended the Annual BBQ held at Marcus Humphrey House. This year celebrates the 25th Anniversary of MHH coming into being. Numerous donations were presented to the House on the day including a cheque for £200 from Lodge Ayr St Paul No.204. A marvellous day of fun and friendship which was enhanced by the presence of Bro J M Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet, Past Grand Master.

Partick 113 Rededication – Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow

19th June 2016

The members of Partick gathered in the Mason halls @ 92 Dumbarton Rd for a rare celebration of both The Royal Arch Chapter and Cryptic Council

M.E.C. Cecil Grossman Past Grand Superintendent

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M.E. First Grand Principal and Companions, it is with great sadness that I have to report on the passing of M.E.C Cecil Grossman whom I had known for the best part of 35 years.

THE FIRST SPECULATIVE FREEMASONS

14th November 201718th June 2016

Elias Ashmole (1617 – 1692) was not the first Speculative Freemason. Nor was he the second, third or even tenth! The first Speculative Freemasons were William, Lord Alexander his brother Anthony Alexander (the King’s Maister o’ Wark – Master of Works) and Sir Alexander Strachan of Thornton