Saturday, 27 December 2025 saw the traditional St John’s day meeting at Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. The long-standing tradition is for Lodge Lochfyne No 754 to visit on that day and confer a degree. Led by their master, Lachlan Wood, Lodge Lochfyne conferred a splendid FC degree on a progressive candidate of Lodge Inveraray. The tracing board lecture was delivered flawlessly by PM Bro. Ian Smith.
Daughter Lodges
Installation of Ryan Higginson, Lodge Glencoe No. 884
On Monday, 1 December 2025, Bro. Ryan Higginson was installed as Master of Lodge Glencoe No. 884 by his grandfather, Bro John Kennedy, PM Lodge Lochiel No 1200, in front of a lodge room filled with visitors from far and wide. John was assisted by Bro. Allan MacLeod, PM Lodge No 43 and 884, and Bro. Peter Barr, PM 985. SPGM Bro. John McNaughton led the deputation of twenty-three from Provincial, a testament to just how popular this young man is in the Province. Ryan turned 26 on 2 December, so it was an auspicious evening on which to end his first century.
And as if the night wasn’t emotional enough, PGM Bro. John Stuart had the pleasure of conferring the Honorary Grand Rank of Honorary Grand Junior Deacon on IPM Donnie McGillivary.
Special Meeting at Lodge Rothesay St John No 292
PGL Passport Awarded to RWM of St Molios No 774
Cams completed his PGL Visiting Passport at Lodge Tir an Eorna on Tiree in June. This initiative is designed to encourage visiting in the province and is considered complete when a brother has visited all eighteen lodges. That might not seen a lot to some provinces on the mainland, but believe you me, it can be a challenge in Argyll, given the distances and water barriers!
PGM John Stewart awarded Cams with his certificate and lapel badge at a special meeting held at Lodge 774 in July 2025.
Installation at Tir an Eorna No 1775
Bro Angus MacKinnon was installed as RWM of Lodge Tir an Eorna No 1774 on 14 June 2025 by Bros Alan Campbell and Peter Barr, both PMs of Lodge St Modan No 985.
