!NEW! The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland William Ramsay McGhee, MSt), D.L., Grand Master Mason William M.S. Semple, Grand Secretary Grand Committee Provincial Grand Masters Provincial Grand Secretaries Daughter Lodge Secretaries 13 January 2022 Joint Statement - Heads of Masonic Orders in Scotland, Dear Sir and Brothert the Heads of Scottish Masonic Orders held their annual meeting on Wednesday 12 Jariuary 2022. various matters of mutual interest were discussed including the current health situation in Scotland. In particular the focus was on the Scottish Governments most recent guidance and legislative variations following the emergence of Coronavirus Omnicom variant. There was unanimous agreement that the decision to attend Masonic meetings in the current climate was one for the individual and there is no pressure to do so. Additionally, meetings will only take place in strict compliance with government guidance and law. 

It was acknowledged that the situation was fluid and further government direction was anticipated. The Heads of Orders did not see a need to have further meetings on this matter and felt that the Masonic community in Scotland had become accustomed to reacting to the changing landscape and this should continue. To this end the Regular Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland will take place at Freemasons' Hall, Edinburgh, on Thursday 3 February 2022, in compliance with the guidance and legislation effective at that time. Full details will be circulated separately as normal. Yours Sincerely and Fraternally

!NEW! Brethren, it is with sad tidings from Lodge St John Slamannan No.484 on the passing of Brother John 'Jock' Reid, Past Master of the Lodge, a Life member of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire, and Father of Treasurer Past Master Colin Reid also Past Master of the Lodge and a Life Member of PGLS Brother John B.G. Dennison at the age of 101 years old.