PGL Argyll & the Isles

Freemasonry in Argyll, Bute and Arran, Scotland

Young Masons

New and Young Masons Degree on Islay

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!

Young and New Masons Forum in Argyll & Isles

DJ Barr, Graeme McMillan (Secretary), Barry Kennedy, Fraser Harvey (Chairman) PGM John Stewart, Kevin Johnston (Vice Chairman), Ryan Higgison, John Kennedy and Craig Wilson

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!

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.