PGL Argyll & the Isles

Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland

Installations

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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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.

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Regular Communication, April 2024

The Regular Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Argyll and the Isles was held on Saturday, 20 April 2024, in the premises of Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. It was the annual installation of Elected Office-bearers and a small change in the Commissioned Office-bearers.

Bro. Kenny Stewart was commissioned as Provincial Grand Substitute Master.

Bro. John Fletcher was installed as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Several other brethren took office for the first time, including Bro. Colin Mitchell from the host lodge, Inveraray St John No 50, who was installed as Steward.

And Bro. Cams Campbell, RWM of Lodge St Molios No 774, who was installed as Assistant Secretary.

A full list of Office-bearers can be found on our Elected Office-bearers page.

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Argyll and the Isles extends thanks to Lodge Inveraray St John for hosting the Regular Communication and providing such an excellent purvey. It was an excellent day and we look forward to a successful year ahead.