Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland
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.
The New and Young Masons conferred a MM degree on progressive candidate Jack Smith at Lodge Lochindaal No 1592 on Saturday, 28 September. The team was very ably led by Fraser Harvey, PM No 496 and assisted by Shaun Johnson and Craig from Lodge Tarbert No 1306, Kevin Johnston from the Oban Commercial Lodge No 180 and Simon McVicar from Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496.
Many of the brethren were doing ritual for the first time, but you would never have known. It was a pleasure to witness such a fine degree, performed with the perfect balance of solemnity and humour. If you get a chance to support the New and Young Masons around the Province, you should take it!
On Saturday, 13 July 2024 Lodge St Molios No 774 hosted a visiting deputation from Lodge St Conval Giffnock No 1359. The visiting lodge conferred a Master Mason degree upon one of 774’s candidates.
The Young and New Masons Forum in the Province of Argyll and the Isles was inaugurated at the Provincial Communication in April 2024. This initiative is part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland’s Apprentice Pillars, intended to encourage new and young masons to come together in creative ways across Scotland and encourage young men to join.
The Argyll Young Masons have been working together for a year, ably led by the now IPM of Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496, Bro. Fraser Harvey. The Young Masons conferred an Entered Apprentice degree in January 2024 and it was a very successful night indeed.
Young Masons EA Degree at Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496
The Young and New Masons Forum is chaired by Fraser Harvey and we look forward to seeing what the Young Team come up with!
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.