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Lodge Mother Kilwinning is a Masonic Lodge in Kilwinning, Scotland, under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. It is number 0 (referred to as "nothing" and not zero) on the Roll, and is reputed by some to be the oldest Lodge not only in Scotland, but the world. There is no existing evidence to support this claim however.
The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No.1, is a Masonic Lodge in Edinburgh, Scotland. [1]It is designated number 1 on the Roll (list) of lodges of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and as it possesses the oldest existing minute of any masonic lodge still operating (31 July 1599) and the first historical reference of a non-operative or speculative freemason being initiated as a member (1634), it ...
It is styled Mother Lodge of Scotland, attributing its origins to the 12th century, and is often called Mother Kilwinning. [6] The Lodge of Dunfermline, no. 26 on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and formally Lodge St John claims that it is one of the most ancient masonic lodges in Scotland.
By Masonic convention, no Lodges are ever founded in an overseas jurisdiction once it possesses its own Grand Lodge, although lodges which pre-date the local Grand Lodge may continue to operate under their original constitution. In 1953 the Grand Lodge of Scotland chartered the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel as a sovereign Grand Lodge. [9] [10]
However, full Scottish Rite traditions remain centered in Scotland. The oldest lodge, Lodge Mother Kilwinning No. 0, has records dating to 1598 but may be older. [1] Other venerable lodges like Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No. 2, Lodge Holyrood House (St. Luke's) No. 44 and Lodge Journeymen No. 8 continue centuries-old traditions. [8]
This is a list of grand master masons of the Grand Lodge of Scotland: [1] 1736–1737: William St Clair of Roslin [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 1737–1738: George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Singing with arms crossed and hands joined was a parting ritual in many Masonic lodges. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...
The document was circulated to every lodge in Scotland, which caused some degree of upset in Kilwinning. The lodge in Kilwinning claimed to be the oldest lodge in Scotland, and was insulted not to have been represented. They sent Archibald Barclay to a further meeting in 1599, from which issued the second Statute, again on 28 December.