
Celebrating World Book Day and our Masonic Literacy Champion initiative in collaboration with The National Literacy Trust
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. It gives us the skills to navigate the world and empowers us to make our own choices about where we want to…

WHAT IS A GRAND LODGE REGULAR COMMUNICATION?
A Regular Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland is a formal gathering of up to 600 Scottish Freemasons at our Headquarters in Edinburgh, often referred to as “Grand Lodge Assembled.” These meetings are held three times a year—on…

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
As Freemasons, we stand in solemn remembrance today, reflecting on the atrocities of the Holocaust and the profound loss of life that took place. On this Holocaust Memorial Day, we honor the millions of victims who were persecuted, tortured,…

OUR NATIONAL BARD, BROTHER ROBERT BURNS, BORN THIS DAY 25TH JANUARY 1759
Saturday 25th January 2025
Many influences played on Robert Burns as he developed into the historic character who is so widely revered throughout the world, his life and works being celebrated far and wide as many participate in Burns…

Christmas Message from the Grand Master Mason
Brethren,
As we enter Christmas week, may I take this opportunity to wish each one of you, and your families, a very happy, relaxed and enjoyable Christmas and likewise, offer my best wishes for a very healthy, successful and…

HRH The Duke of Kent KG Visits on his 55th Year as an Honorary Member of The Grand Lodge of Scotland

Trekking for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward’s 225th Anniversary
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward, is set to mark its 225th anniversary on 9th May 2026. In preparation, fundraising efforts are already in motion to make the celebration an event to remember.
One of the most inspiring…

Scholar appointed to examine Robert Burns and Freemasonry in landmark research project
The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) has appointed a PhD scholar for a groundbreaking research project examining Robert Burns’s connections with Freemasonry.
The celebrated Scottish poet was not only a prolific…

Grand Lodge of Scotland Presented with Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award
The Grand Lodge of Scotland has been presented with the prestigious Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award.
This distinguished accolade is the second-highest badge of honour available to organisations who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant,…

RESIGNATION OF GRAND MASTER MASON
The Grand Master Mason, Brother Dr Joseph J. Morrow, has resigned, for personal reasons.
We would like to thank him most sincerely for his great work and outstanding service within Freemasonry throughout many years and wish him well for…