PGL Argyll & the Isles

Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland

Glencoe No 884

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.

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FC Degree at Lodge Glencoe No 884

A very pleased and possibly relieved RWM, Donnie MacGillivray, joins the candidate and his grandfather

Write-up from Jimmy McCallum, past Provincial Grand Secretary:

I enjoyed a very successful visit to Lodge Glencoe, No 884 last night. It was great to see the place crammed to the rafters 🙂 RWM, Fraser Harvey had the pleasure of leading a deputation of over 20 into an already busy Lodge.

One candidate, Bro. Ryan Higginson was then passed to the FCD in an expert manner by RWM Donald MacGillivray and his degree team. Although the brethren have had a lean time with candidates and members, it is clear they put a great deal of time and effort into producing ritual work of the highest standard and are able to convey this to candidates in a relaxed and personal manner. Saying that, it was great to see the candidate’s grandfather, PM John Kennedy, explain the tracing board 🙂

We were also privileged to have the PGM, Bro. John D. Stewart in attendance. He thoroughly enjoyed the night and praised Bro. Higginson for his obvious enthusiasm for the Craft, having already met him in various Lodges around the Province.

The RWM concluded by inviting brethren to the Lodge Installation on Monday, 4th December. They plan to start at 7 p.m., but will take visitors in later.

All in all, a very enjoyable and encouraging evening.

RWM, candidate, grandfather and US visitor

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The RWM and brethren, we're delighted to be joined by Bro., Ian McIntyre, a visitor from John A. LeJeune Lodge, No.335, in Quantico, Virginia, USA.

Installation at Lodge Glencoe No 884

A very nice installation in our “other” Province, recently, at Lodge Glencoe, No 884, where Master Elect John Docherty was installed for his second year in office by PM John Kennedy of Lodge Lochiel No 1200. There was a very good turnout from within and without the province to see the proceedings, with an Installing Board of 24 reigning or past masters!

Provincial Grand Lodge was represented by Depute PGM Bro. Kenneth Harvey, who made a special comment about the dedicated efforts of various brethren to keep the Lodge going despite difficult times, and wished newly installed Master and office-bearers all the best for the coming year.

John was delighted to be supported by two of his brethren, who travelled from Lodge Carron No 39 to be there and joined the excellent harmony which followed.

Thank you to all at Lodge Glencoe No 884 for the very enjoyable meeting and hospitality.