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.
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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.
150th Rededication, St Blanes RAC No 163
The Provincial Grand Master, Bro. John Stewart, was pleased to lead a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge into St Blanes Royal Arch Chapter in Rothesay on 29 November 2025 on the occasion of their 150th rededication ceremony.
The ceremony was conducted by the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, headed by W. Ramsay McGhee, First Grand Principal for Scotland.
Grand Superintendent Robert Wilson headed a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Argyll and the Isles.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Hamilton, PG Steward (PGL) / PGH (PGRAC)
PG Chaplain’s Twin Brother Raised to 3rd Degree
On 28 November 2025, our PG Chaplain, Bro. Josh Liddle’s twin brother Jeff Liddle was raised to the 3rd degree at Lodge St David (Tarbolton) Mauchline No 133.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Hamilton, PG Steward / PGH
Joint Divine Service, Rothesay
A joint divine service was held in Isle of Bute Parish Church in Rothesay on Saturday 13th September.
What a marvellous Service of Thanksgiving led by Bro Revd Peter Park Senior Warden Lodge Oban Commercial 180. He was also accompanied by Bro Revd Jonathan Fleming Senior Chaplain Lodge Greenock St John No 175.
It was a very special service and was enjoyed by both Brethren and Companions from Argyll and the Isles.
Thank you so much everyone that made this day possible,the organisation and planning made everything go without a hitch.
We were lead in the music by Organist Bro Tom Adams Lodge Oban Commercial No 180 and we all assisted in the fine hymn singing!
After a fine Harmony, with a fine selection of buffet food and the biggest strawberry tart you ever saw, we were given a very solemn and interesting presentation on Prostate Cancer by our very own Prostate Champion Bro Archie McCulloch Substitute PGM Argyll and the Isles. If anyone would like more information or support please contact Bro Archie direct, or ask anyone from both orders for more information. Bro Archie would welcome anyone who would like the short 20 minute presentation and would be happy to provide this.
The two orders then presented a cheque to the Rev Sibyl Tchaikovsky for which she was very grateful.
The Grand Superintendent MEC Robert Wilson and Provincial Grand Master Bro John Stewart would like to thank Lodge Rothesay St. John, No. 292 and Isle of Bute Parish Church for hosting the Service of Thanksgiving.
Text and photos by Andrew Hamilton, PG Steward / PGH
