PGL Argyll & the Isles

Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland

Sports

Annual PGL Clay Shoot 2026

The annual PGL Clay Shoot was held at Tarbert Gun Club on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Congratulations to Lodge Tarbert, Tarbert Loch Fyne No. 1306, who took first place with a score of 72. The New & Young Masons All Stars finished second, with The Oban Commercial Lodge No. 180 in third place.

The New & Young Masons Trophy was won by Bro. John Winnard of Lodge No. 1306, with a score of 24. Joint second place went to Bros. Tom Kennedy of Lodge No. 180 and Shaun Johnson of Lodge No. 1306, both scoring 23. Third place was awarded to Bro. Kevin Johnston of Lodge No. 180, with a score of 15.

It was a most enjoyable day, with several non-Masons also joining us. Sincere thanks go to Bro. Andy Peden, WSW of Lodge No. 1306, and his team for organising the event, and to Tarbert Gun Club for the use of its excellent facilities and for its hospitality, including tea, coffee and rolls.

A brilliant day of Masonic fellowship was enjoyed by all. Apologies were received from three Brethren from Arran, who were unfortunately unable to attend due to ferry cancellations.

Photos provided by Bro. Kevin Johnston.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Argyll and the Isles Golf Day

30th May 2026 at Tarbert Golf Club

Thirty-four intrepid brethren representing six Lodges journeyed to Tarbert Golf Club on Saturday, 30 May to take part in the annual PGL golf day. They were welcomed by Bro Lewis Preston, Senior Deacon of 1306, and enjoyed a breakfast of filled rolls. Bro Scott MacDonald of 335 then set the golfers on their way to tee off with a shotgun start.

While the weather ensured that there was no chance of anyone suffering from sunstroke, it still didn’t dent the enthusiasm of the players, and some great scoring ensued. It appears, to the untrained eye, that golfing can be thirsty work and the players rehydrated when they returned to the clubhouse to enjoy a fine feed served by the ladies of Tarbert Golf Club.

Presenting the prizes on behalf of PGL, Provincial Senior Grand Warden Bro Charlie Nicolson thanked Bros Preston and MacDonald for ensuring the smooth running of the day, and remembered to thank not only the kitchen and bar staff but also the green keeping staff for their efforts. Bro Nicolson also paid tribute to those golfers who continue to support the event and ensure it remains a worthwhile social way to meet the brethren from different Lodges.

Winners were as follows:

  • Team: Lodge 1306 (Bros Iain MacArthur, Mickey McNeill, Duncan Johnston, Peter MacLean)
  • Nett: Bro Dougie Galloway of Lodge 335 with a score of 63
  • Gross: Bro Peter MacLean of Lodge 1306 with a score of 66
  • The new trophy for a player from the New and Young Masons was won by Bro Kevin Barton of Lodge 496
  • Longest Drive: Bro James Dainty of Lodge 496
  • Nearest the pin: Bro Peter MacLean of Lodge 1306. 

P​GL Bowls, Lochgilphead, June 2019

It was the usual, fun day of bowls, with players from Campbeltown, Arran, Oban, Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray. The composite team from Inveraray and Tarbert, Lodge “Inverar-bert,” ultimately blew away the opposition. Congratulations to Robert Scott, Duncan Crawford and Matthew MacMillan and runners-up, Campbeltown 1, Archie, Gilbert and Jim, who made a good fight in the final.
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PGM Douglas Philand thanked everyone for attending, especially those from overseas and afar. Also, special thanks to RWM Donald Crawford, who did a fine job of organising the event, despite the late call-offs. The PGM also expressed a vote of thanks to Lochgilphead Bowling Club, for the use of the facilities and thanked the brethren who survived the famine (private joke 🙂 ) Next year, the bowls will be hosted by Lodge St Munn and the following year, Lodge St John’s, Campbeltown, No 141.