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Feb 24 2024

Installation at Lodge Dunoon Argyll No 335

Bro Stephen Stewart was installed as Master of Lodge Dunoon Argyll No 335 on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Installing Masters were John Fletcher, Duncan MacPherson and Brian Jeffrey, all PMs of Lodge 335.

Written by Cams Campbell · Categorized: Dunoon No 335, Installations, News

Jan 10 2024

Young Masons EA Degree at Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496

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The Provincial Grand Lodge visitation to St Munn Ardnadum No 496 on Wednesday, 11 January 2024 was an EA degree conferred on Kyle McClure. This was carried out for the first time by a degree team of young masons from the Province, organised and headed by the Master of 496 Bro Fraser Harvey. The degree was excellent and the hall was full to witness this unique event.

Written by Cams Campbell · Categorized: News, St Munn Ardnadam No 496, Young Masons

Jan 05 2024

Mental Health Talk at Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120

Cams Campbell, the Master of Lodge St Molios No 774 on Arran and the voice behind this piece, delved into his journey from battling alcohol and drugs to recovery. With a backdrop of family history marked by autism and ADHD, he drew a connection between these factors and his struggle with substance abuse and depression. He finished by sharing some of the tools that he uses in his recovery, including a journalling habit, stoicism and, of course, Freemasonry.

David Munro, the Master of Lodge Kyles of Bute, bared his soul, recounting his personal struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. He also spoke at length about how helpful Freemasonry has been to him in his recovery.

Douglas Philand, Past Master of Lodge Lochfyne No 754 and Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master, brought over 30 years of mental health practice to the forefront, enlightening the audience with his insights, including a discussion of a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR).

Each speaker exhibited strength through vulnerability, revealing how Freemasonry becomes a crucial support system for those grappling with mental health challenges. Their hope is that, by laying bare their own struggles, they’ve extended a lifeline to brethren in need—both within and beyond Freemasonry. The message is clear: If you’re wrestling with your demons, don’t hesitate to reach out. Often, brethren hide their struggles and act as though they’re fine, when really they’re not. It’s a shared responsibility to break the silence.

To drive this point home, I’ll leave you with this powerful video that captures the essence of what we are trying to achieve. Keep those tissues handy!

Written by Cams Campbell · Categorized: Kyles of Bute No 1120, News

Nov 25 2023

Installation of Diarmid MacMillan at Lodge Oban Commercial No 180

Brother Diarmid MacMillan was installed as Master of Lodge Oban Commercial No 180 on Saturday, 25 November, by Kenneth Stewart, PM 180, Alexander MacLeod, PM 180 and David Cherry, PM 754.

Photo gallery

All photos by Brother Alan Campbell (Cams), Master of Lodge St Molios No 774 on the Isle of Arran. Full-res copies and prints can be downloaded and ordered on Cams’s photography site here:

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Installation Programme

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Written by Cams Campbell · Categorized: Installations, News, Oban Commercial No 180

Nov 17 2023

Installation of David Cameron at Lodge Loch Fyne No 754

Brother David Cameron was installed as Master of Lodge Loch Fyne No 754 by Installing Masters Douglas Philand, PM 754 and Peter Barr, PM 985 on Friday, 17 November 2023.

Photo Gallery

All photos by Brother Alan Campbell (Cams), Master of Lodge St Molios No 774 on the Isle of Arran. Full-res copies and prints can be downloaded and ordered on Cams’s photography site here:

Click to download or order prints

Installation Programme and Toast List

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Written by Cams Campbell · Categorized: Daughter Lodges, Loch Fyne No 754, News

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