"Site Contents"

• Freemasonry in Scotland
  This section contains information on all aspects of Freemasonry in general and the Grand Lodge of Scotland in particular.
  • The Grand Lodge of Scotland
    A brief history of how the Grand Lodge of Scotland came into existence, comparing and contrasting the Scottish experience with that of the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland.
  • The Origins of Freemasonry
    A history tracing the Craft from its operative origins with particular emphasis on the part played by our Scottish Masonic ancestors.
  • Freemasons' Hall
    A history and description of the fine building which is the home of Masonry under the Scottish Constitution.
  • Aims & Relations of the Craft
    The statement which must be read aloud at every Annual Installation meeting.
  • Freemasons, Politics and Religion
    Further comment on the stance of the Grand Lodge of Scotland on these topics.
  • FAQ's
    (Frequently Asked Questions)
    • What is Freemasonry?
      You will find a similar essay in the HomePages of all Grand Lodges - here is the Scottish viewpoint.
    • Who can become a Freemason?
      Some answers to the question of eligibility.
    
    
• Kalendar 1998
  The Masonic "What's On?" - information on events taking place throughout the year. Regularly updated - 'bookmark' the page.
  
  
• Charities
  The good causes with which the Grand Lodge of Scotland is associated.
  
  • Benevolent Fund
    The Board of Benevolence and the Benevolent Fund Trustees.
  • Scottish Masonic Homes
    The work done by the Masonic Homes Board.
  
  
• 400th Anniversary
  Historical information anent the 400th Anniversary of the oldest Masonic records in the world.
  
  
• Museum and Library
  
  • Famous Scottish Freemasons
    A random selection, from the records maintained at Freemasons' Hall, of those notable Scots who were Freemasons.
  • Yearbook
    THE essential reference work for Scottish Masons. An annual update of Lodges, personnel, venues and Office-Bearers, together with a selection of interesting articles.
  • Publications
    Other valuable and useful publications of Grand Lodge.
  • Book Reviews
    A page manned by volunteers to review books with Masonic content or of wider Scottish interest.
  • "The Ashlar"
    This excellent magazine deserves a wider audience.
  
  
• Grand Lodges in amity with The Grand Lodge of Scotland
  While they do not operate under the Scottish Constitution, it is nonetheless appropriate that we should list and link (where possible) to . .
  
  
• Provincial (and District) Grand Lodges
  In essence this section is the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Here are links to Lodges, Provinces and Districts with contact information and, where available, e-mail addresses.
  • Provincial Grand Lodges at 'Home'
  • District Grand Lodges Abroad
    
  • Lodges abroad under Grand Superintendents
    
  • Lodges Abroad under the Supervision of Grand Lodge
    
  
  
• Other Masonic Bodies in Amity
  • Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland
    Introductory Page - more to come!
  • The Supreme Council for Scotland
    Introductory Page - more to come!
  • The Royal Order of Scotland
    Introductory Page - more to come!
  • The Great Priory of Scotland
    Introductory Page - more to come (including link to Great Priory's OWN Site)!
  
  

. . . and, finally, to complete the picture, there are links to . .

Sites of Masonic and/or Scottish Interest
Here are links to the e-m@son site, WebRing, Internet Lodge and Grand/Provincial/District/Lodge pages that catch the WebMaster's eye.
Also, links to sites dealing with Scottish History, Culture, Tourism, Museums, Clan Genealogy, etc.

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