!NEW! Friday 10th September 2021

Dear Sir and Brother, I have been asked to write to you on behalf of Carron Royal Arch Chapter No.478 the first principal, Most Excellent Companion Paul Garrett has asked me to convey the warm and fraternal greetings from all at Carron Royal Arch Chapter to the Right Worshipful Master James MacAulay; Worshipful Wardens, Past Masters and Brethren of the Lodge. Due to the ongoing high numbers of COVID cases and the vulnerability of some of the companions, it has been decided that it is unsafe to hold meetings at present. 

Consequently I have been asked to inform you that the Chapter will not be meeting until December at the earliest, although we may wish admittance for committee meeting and/or a practice. If this is required I will communicate this to you in the usual way. If we can be of any assistance during this time please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully and fraternally, Ian Barron PZ. pp George McFadyen Scribe ‘E’                                      .                                                                

Grand Lodge Year Book for 2021 is now published and available for sale at £12.00 (plus postage + packing) as you are aware the Year Book contains a wealth of information about Scottish Freemasonry include Lodge, Province and District contacts and various key Grand Lodge committees and other forum. You can order your Year Book: 1. via our online shop at https://www.grandlodgescotland.com/product/year-book-2021/ 2. over the phone - 0131 225 5577 3. in person at Freemasons' Hall from Tuesday, 3rd August 2021            

Previous good practice for many Lodges has been to appoint a Year Book Representative and that person then places an order on behalf of all its members. I actively encourage Lodges to once again adopt this sensible and cost effective practice of purchasing the Year Book for members. Yours Sincerely and Fraternally

William MS Semple Grand Secretary                                                                             

Friday 30th July 2021                                   Re-opening of Grand Lodge Shop

As you are aware the shop premises located at the first floor reception of Freemasons’ Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh, has been closed to the public since March 2020. I am delighted to inform you that the shop will once again be open to customers from Tuesday 3 August 2021. Initially customer numbers will be limited to a maximum of four in the shop at any time, all of whom must wear face coverings when inside the premises. Rebecca and Linda have been busy dealing with online shop orders but now look forward to welcoming customers to Freemasons’ Hall once again. Please note that all other parts of the building, including the museum, remain closed at this time.  The will be reviewed in accordance with further Government announcements in respect of Covid-19 protection levels.          

Yours Sincerely and Fraternally 

William M S Semple - Grand Secretary