Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland
Brother Archie Martin was installed as Master of Lodge St John’s Campbeltown No 141 by Past Masters Peter Barr (St Modan No 985) and Douglas T. Philand (Loch Fyne No 754) on Saturday, 11 November 2023.
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:
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.
Brother Shaun Johnson was installed as Master of Lodge Tarbert, Tarbert Lochfyne No 1306 for his second term on Saturday, 4 November, 2023 in Tarbert. His Installing Masters were Past Masters Brother Douglas Philand and Brother Peter Barr, with assistance from Past Master Brother Alan Campbell.
A selection of photos is below, along with a downloadable copy of the programme, including the toast list. Click an image to view large.
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:
Brother David Munro was installed as Master of Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120 on Friday, 3 November 2023, in Colintraive Village Hall. The Installing Masters were Past Masters Brother John Fletcher and Brother Arthur French.
A selection of photos is below, along with a downloadable copy of the programme, including the toast list.
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:
Lodge Tobermory St Mary’s No 1310 celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2023. A rededication ceremony was carried out by the Grand Lodge of Scotland on Saturday, 28 October, 2023, headed by the Grand Master Mason, Brother W. Ramsay McGhee.
The ceremony was carried out in a solemn and dignified manner by Grand Lodge, peppered with humour throughout in traditional Scottish style.
The Master of the Lodge, Brother Justin Liddle (Josh), was supported by a large number of visiting brethren from the Province of Durham, Josh’s old stomping ground.
Two brethren received honorary membership on the day, brothers Douglas Philand, Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of Argyll and the Isles, and James McCallum, Past Provincial Grand Secretary. A photo is included in the gallery below.
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:
