PGL Argyll & the Isles

Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland

Cams Campbell

Lodge Tarbert Tarbert Lochfyne No 1306 Installation

On 2 November 2024, Brother Charles Nicolson was installed as RWM of Lodge Tarbert, Tarbert Loch Fyne No 1306 by Graeme and Jim McMillan, both Past Masters of Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. This was Graeme and Jim’s second installation ceremony as installing masters in two days, with a cheeky Provincial Royal Arch convocation thrown into the mix in between. The installation ceremony was impeccable and it was a real treat to see a father and son working together as installing masters.

Congratulations to you both for such fine work. Thank you to all at 1306 for the warm welcome and splendid hospitality.

Photos provided by RWM Charles Nicolson.

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Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120 Installation

On Friday, 1 November, Bro David Munro was installed as RWM of Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120 by Graeme and Jim McMillan, both Past Masters of Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. The installing masters did an impeccable job and it was a real treat to witness a father and son working together in this role.

Thank you to all at 1120 for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

New and Young Masons Degree on Islay

The New and Young Masons conferred a MM degree on progressive candidate Jack Smith at Lodge Lochindaal No 1592 on Saturday, 28 September. The team was very ably led by Fraser Harvey, PM No 496 and assisted by Shaun Johnson and Craig from Lodge Tarbert No 1306, Kevin Johnston from the Oban Commercial Lodge No 180 and Simon McVicar from Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496.

Many of the brethren were doing ritual for the first time, but you would never have known. It was a pleasure to witness such a fine degree, performed with the perfect balance of solemnity and humour. If you get a chance to support the New and Young Masons around the Province, you should take it!

Young and New Masons Forum in Argyll & Isles

DJ Barr, Graeme McMillan (Secretary), Barry Kennedy, Fraser Harvey (Chairman) PGM John Stewart, Kevin Johnston (Vice Chairman), Ryan Higgison, John Kennedy and Craig Wilson

The Young and New Masons Forum in the Province of Argyll and the Isles was inaugurated at the Provincial Communication in April 2024. This initiative is part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland’s Apprentice Pillars, intended to encourage new and young masons to come together in creative ways across Scotland and encourage young men to join.

The Argyll Young Masons have been working together for a year, ably led by the now IPM of Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496, Bro. Fraser Harvey. The Young Masons conferred an Entered Apprentice degree in January 2024 and it was a very successful night indeed.

Young Masons EA Degree at Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496

The Young and New Masons Forum is chaired by Fraser Harvey and we look forward to seeing what the Young Team come up with!