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Issue 1 February 1997

Editorial: ‘Secrets Revealed’

Freemasonry and Politics – Part 1 D. Currie

The Liberal Art of Music J. Hay

Understanding Freemasonry I. MacLeod

A Freemason and His Faith N. Barker Cryer

Mortality and Masonry J.M.M. Humphrey

Aberdeen Masonic Temple J.R. Gerrard

Bro Robert Burns: Bicentenary R.J. Sutherland

Masonic Thoughts on St Columba J.H.G. Herrick

It’s a Small World

Rosslyn Chapel – Part 1 J. MacKay Munro

Issue 2 September 1997

Editorial: ‘Credit where it is Due’

Brother ‘Kit’ Carson I.P. Watson

The Masonic Spy from Gourock J. Turpie

Diploma for PM Archie Glass


Midlothian’s First PGM J. Carrol


The Closeness of the Mesh A. Sneath

Attacks on Freemasonry Y. Beresiner

Lodge De Goede Hoop (S Africa) V. Zaayman

From the Provinces and Beyond

Letters to the Editor

Issue 3 February 1998

Editorial: A Study in PR

The Lodge of Pertlethen No 1805 H. Petrie

Burns as a Freemason (from New Age Magazine)


The Temple of Leven St. John Renton – 170 J. Agnew

Reviews

Lodge St. Thomas of Aberbrothock & Mason’s Cave G. Langlands


The Lost Brethren – Part 1 W.F. Drummond



Issue 4 April 1998

Editorial: ‘The Enemy Within’

Notes on the Swedish Rite J.O. Heineman

The Lost Brethren – Part 2 W.F. Drummond

Eighty Years Celebrated E.B. Whatmough

Garibaldi Medallion


La Celle Conde D. Currie

Lodge Spey, No. 527 – 125th Anniversary

The Enigmatic Paintings of Culross Palace M. Baigent

Kilsyth St. John, No. 39 – Annual Sermon

Freemasonry: A Critical View Rev M. Ritchie



Editorial: ‘The Enemies Without’

Cumberland St. Andrew’s Lodge, No 199 – 200yrs J.F. Denholm

Masonic Principles Revisited C. Donaldson

Lodge Firth of Clyde No 626 J. Turpie

Why a Lodge in Gourock? J. Turpie

Freemasonry, the Police and the Judiciary Baroness Knight

The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary’s Chapel) A. Davidson

A Presentation Bible R.C. Oliver

Brother James Roe, Past Master J. Hunter

Burns, Poet Laureateship Canongate Kilwinning - I D. Currie


Masonic Curling G.T. Beagrie

The Church’s Attitude to Freemasonry Rev W.W. Niven



Hail Eternal R. Preston

Bard’s Corner

Issue 6 January 1999

Editorial: ‘Backbone – Not Back Down’

Burns, Poet Laureateship Canongate Kilwinning - II D. Currie

A Critical Look at Freemasonry C.M. Lindsay

Thoughts for the Future N.G. MacLeod


The Rosslyn Chapel Special Project Awards

Launch of Prov G Lodge of Edinburgh

Lodge Prince of Wales No 426 A.L. Tannahill

Freemasons T. Baldry

A Robbery with a Happy Ending G.T. Beagrie

Internet Lodge No 9659 J. Belton



Issue 7 March 1999

Editorial: ‘Sand in the Gears’

Stained Glass Windows of New Kilpatrick Parish Church A. Roxburgh

The Forget-Me-Not

A Little Sand in the Gears J. Tresner

The King’s Cellar F.R. Melville

Offshore Benevolence A. Huskie

The Presidential Myth J. Turpie

Brother John Bowie

The Knights Templar – What If? R.F. Squires

The Roman Lodge of Freemasons 1735-37 D. Currie

My Favourite Poem

1599-1999 Lodge Edinburgh Mary’s Chapel, No. 1 J.E. MacArthur

The History of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge, No. 18

The Swedish Rite of Freemasonry W.B. Mitchell

Masonic after Dinner Speaking I. MacLeod

Bro Adam Archiebald VC F.R. Melville

Query Corner

The Value of Freemasonry N.G. MacLeod




Editorial: ‘Public Perception’

Raising Funds or Marcus Humphrey House

A Rare Event for a Lady Rev P. Houston

Scottish Craftsmen’s Association of St Catherine’s W. McIntosh

Inaugural Meeting of 5th May 1921 Lodges G.W. Michie

Bard’s Corner


Gourock Mason honoured

Lodge St. Bryde, No. 579 J.L. Jack

Query Corner J. Turpie

Few Words Concerning Foundation Stones D. Currie

Do You Know? I. MacLeod

Openness – The Lodge and the Individual Mason N. Sebright

Lodge Bonhill and St Andrew’s Royal Arch, No. 321 A. Davenport

The Queen’s Piper J. Motherwell

The Navigation Lodge J. Wilson

Memorial Fund to the Tragedy at Dunblane


History of the Chapter House in Montrose T.L. Frost



Editorial: ‘Morality’

Hands across the Sea J.S. Brockie

A Journey through Anti-Masonry C.E. Martin, R.B. Hooks

No Place for Jesus J. Vasey

Office-Bearers – Where Are They? – Part 1 W.F. Drummond

‘I Just Didn’t Know That’ - Review J. Gerdan

The Origin of Freemasonry P.B. Hansen

Thoughts – Past, Present and Future M. Anderson

A Place Called Masonic N.G. Macleod

A Long Distance Visit R. Preston

The Cost of Masonry J.S. Brockie

Masonic Philately J. Turpie

Meeting Places of the GL of Scotland 1736-2000 D. Currie

Small is Beautiful J. Turpie

Prescott Overturns Ban on Freemasons R. Shrimsley

Remember Freemasonry I. Macleod

My Favourite Poem T. Jessop

Scottish Freemason R.C. Oliver



What Is It? A. Galbraith

Issue 10 March 2000

Editorial: ‘Tradition’

Hopes for the Future of Freemasonry in Scotland A.D. Orr Ewing

The Stars of Robert Burns D. Rowe

Wordsearch A. Campbell

The Secret Societies Act of 1799 D. Currie

Temple of Lodge Bonhill & St Andrew’s – R Arch No 321 J. McKellar

Irish Masonry R.J. Currie


International Masonic Poetry Society

Bard’s Corner J.M. Low

My Favourite Poem G. Fry

On Punishment and Penalties H.L. Haywood

Computer – Male and Female J.S. Brockie

Office-bearers – Where Are They? – Part 2 W.F. Drummond

Tradition – Blessing or Curse? J. Tresner

Message from Rome – 18th January 1BC N. Koya Kubota

The Mark Token Collectors Club J.B. Murray

The Evening Times & Lodge Houston St. Johnstone N.G. MacLeod

The Dream will Finally Come True J.S. Brockie

From the Provinces


Home Affairs Select Committee


Editorial: ‘Assets’

The Temple of Lodge Cadder Freestone J. Hunter

Planning for the Future N.G. MacLeod

The Principles of Masonry Dalziel

The Real Lesson of Freemasonry

The Awakening D.B. Cross

Dr Robert Crucefix, Duke of Sussex & RMBI D. Currie

Obituary – Bro Harry Jeffrey

Swim with Dolphins Appeal J.M. Harper

Some Famous Masons on Stamps J. Turpie

Bigotry and Ignorance Carried to Extremes D. Currie

Rosslyn Chapel – Faces of Robert the Bruce R.L.D. Cooper

Silent Witness D.A. McDonald

My Diamond Years F.R. Melville

Knights Templar and Freemasonry R.F. Squires


From the Provinces


Editorial: ‘Perceptions’

The Lady Masons of France J. Turpie

Public Processions – Part 1 A.T. Stewart

Glasgow Masonic Burns Club No 263 J. Muir

Address to the Initiate (cf ?Masonic Record) K. Donley

Facts and Figures J. Crozier

When Lodges Meet N. Abeles

The Good Templars of Greenock J. Turpie

The Chapel of St. John, Edinburgh (ROS) D. Currie

St. Columba and Craig Phadraig R. Watt

Rudyard Kipling and Freemasonry R.F. Squires

My Favourite Poem R. Marshall

The Price of Freemasonry N.G. MacLeod


Doctor James Craik R.J. Currie

Query Corner

From the Provinces

Issue 13 March 2001

Editorial: ‘No Applause – We’re Masons’

The Oldest Masonic Building T. Murray

Lodge Fingal, No. 318


200yrs of Freemasonry – Trinidad & Tobago E.S. Charles

Membership of Canongate Kilwinning No. 2 D. Currie

Fifty Years Honoured F. Hindle

Bro J Mark Garside – Past Dep GM

Masonic Philately – The Colourful Caribbean – Part 1 J. Turpie

The Lodge Almoner Dalziel

Irish Masonic Records K. Cochrane

Restoring the Vision W. Colville Thomas

Hiram, King of Tyre R.J. Currie

To the Outer World: Vindicating Freemasonry D. Eakin

Freemasonry and the Internet J. Hutchison

From the Provinces



Editorial: ‘You and Me’


My Favourite Poem

Striving for Excellence P.E. Salvary

Obituaries

From Old to New – Masonic Temple Kilsyth J.A. Bingham

From the Provinces

Grand Lodge of Antients D. Currie

The Point within a Circle – Part 1 J.R.P. Smith


Book Reviews

My Brothers Past – Vol 1 (1761-1899) by W.J. Russell


Editorial: ‘Communication and Understanding’

The Making of a Mason S. O’Neill

The Point within a Circle – Part 2 J.R.P. Smith

175 Years of St Andrew’s Royal Arch, No. 321 J. McKellar

Masonic Philately – The Colourful Caribbean – Part 2 J. Turpie

The Operative Lodge, No 150, (Aberdeen) – Short History A. Smith, H Petrie

A Visit to our Brethren in Germany T.F. Watt, A. Pender

Obituary James Williamson

A Unique Presentation

Sir Harry Lauder (1870-1950) W.N.G. Reid

Lodge St. Duthus, No. 82 W.T. Russell

Prince Hall Masons Rev I.G. Easton


Freemasons’ Hall – 96 George Street, Edinburgh D. Currie

Elephant Rock

The Master’s Song D. Goldie

Renfrewshire West 175th Anniversary Rev D. Mitchell

My Favourite Poem J. Munro Scott

Templar Influence of the 18th Century R.J. Currie

Re-visioned Freemasonry Rev W.C. Thomas


Issue 16 March 2002

Editorial: ‘Freedom and Trust’

The Masonic Kilties of New Jersey W.R. Jack

Lashing the Wheel C.F. Kleinknecht

The Installation Ceremony N.G. MacLeod

The Story of the Temple J.F. Denholm

Lodge Dalkeith Kilwinning, No. 10 J.S. Young

My Favourite Poem

Freemason Know Thyself – Part 1 V.G. Popow

Canada honours the Shriners J. Turpie

Obituary – Bro Rev John Graham

Lodge Fortrose, No. 108 D. MacLeod

A Site to Behold at Fearn Abbey W. Russell

Foreigners’ Secret Association in Kobe

The Horseman’s Word D. Currie

It’s a Small World J. Adie

Thought of an Entered Apprentice H. Brotman

From the Provinces



Editorial: ‘Opportunity’


A Mason Corrupted: Mathew McBlain Thomson D. Currie

Masonic Matters – A Tribute to Lord Elgin A.D. Orr Ewing

The Horseman’s Word (A Tailpiece) J. Turpie

A Brief History of Lodge Lochiel, No. 1200


The Lodge of Dunblane, No. IX J.S. Brockie

Around the World in 34 Days A.J. Smith

A Memorable Celebration of Life for CHAS J. Rea

The Installation Ceremony A.S. McBride

My Favourite Poem

Making Good Men Better G.Z. Thomas

My Installation L. Landman

From the Provinces

Past is Present –The Future is Now F.G. Davis

The Mission or Objective of Freemasonry J.E. Guiney



Editorial: ‘Education’


Dr James Kind of Gorgie (1718-1794) D. Currie


Obituary Major Sir Ronald Archibald Orr Ewing

Founding of Lodge Earraghaideal, No. 1822 D.P. Short

Obituary Daniel B. Carson

Port Glasgow: A Town and its People R.S. Keith

Presentation of Electric Wheelchair J. Brown

The Whisky Chair

From the Provinces

Foursail – Or Masons Adrift D. McFadyen

Fly Boats J. Turpie

The Symbolic Voyages of the First Degree L.A. Seemungal

Comments on the Paper by LA Seemungal D. Currie

Keeping a Craft Alive D. McGill

Education Then and Now A.D. Macdonald

Past Masters in Waiting R.L. Brittan

My Favourite Poem A.G. Kerr-Smith

The Diagram N. Horne

Anti-Masonry J. Turpie


Issue 19 March 2003

Editorial: ‘Tradition’

The Lodge of Journeyman Masons T. Jessop

The Early Numbering of Scottish Lodges D. Currie

The Torture of John Coustos R.J. Currie

The Haughfoot Consecration R. Ferris

A Warm November Evening in Inverness G. Rennie

One Hundred Years D.W. Rennie

A Quaint Arrangement O.D.H. Burton

The Tyler’s Grave J.A. Lasman

Burns’ Day Billet

CHAS Update

230th Consecration of Zum Goldenen Apfel T. Bross

Book Review

My Brothers Past – Vol 2 by W.J. Russell

200 Years of Freemasonry in Antwerp C.D. Rom

Secrecy in Freemasonry N.G. Macleod

Views of an Erstwhile Cowan D. Cumming

My Favourite Poem

The Winding Stair W. Russell

Masonic Research (written in 1924) J.T. Thorp

Hiram King of Tyre

The Learning Curve J. Turpie

From the East A. Cunningham

The Blue Blanket D. Arnot



Editorial: ‘Perception’

The First Grand Lodge 1777 AD L.A. Seemungal

Festival of St. John Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning

Freemasonry and Democracy C.M. McGibbon

The American Civil War – Part 1 J. Harkins

Masonic Exhibition

Lodge Greenock St. John’s No. 175 A. Galbraith

Obituary Brig Sir Gregor MacGregor of MacGregor

Speedway Brother J. Monkhouse


The Name ‘St Clair’ D. Currie

The Drummond Jewel H. Tibbles

The Landmarks of Speculative Masonry - Part 1 J.A. Dunbar

From the Provinces

What is it?

My Favourite Poem J. Turpie

The Knights Templar T. Wallace-Murphy

An Interesting Visit to Israel N. Miller



Editorial: ‘Communication’


The Tattooed Mason

Foreword D.M. Murray

We Got it Wrong A.H. Symington

The Reply T. Jessop

The Landmarks of Speculative Masonry - Part 2 J.A. Dunbar

Presentation of Altarcloth

Aprons R.L.D. Cooper

Baal’s Bridge Square

Catch the Moment D.A. McDonald


Dedication to the Craft

Motherwell Masonic Halls Centenary J.H. Lawrie

Bronze Pillars G. Black

My Favourite Poem J. Baird

Is This Is a Record?

The Water Lodges G. Campbell

From the Provinces


My Favourite Poem W. Snedden

District News

Chaplain’s Chatter Rev J. Jenkinson

The Poor Knights of the Temple – Part 1 D. Currie

The Cipher of the Freemasons R. van Benfield

To The Member Who never Came Back R.S. McGlashan

Time and Truth D. Paris

Issue 22 March 2004

Editorial: ‘Knowledge’

New Year Message A.D. Orr Ewing


The Atholl Lodges of England P.J. Walker

An Electronic Journey - Darkness to Light A.D. Bell



Internet Highway R. Benka

Lodge Eskdael Kilwinning No 107 P.I. Stuart

Lodge Angus No 1529 SC I. Krishnaraj

Masonic Temple Irvine J. Murphy

The Masonic Alphabet H. Tibbles

From the Districts

Principles D.C. Nicol


Facing Realities of Modern Masonry J.C. Montgomery

Famous Masons D. Currie

Edinburgh High School

Public Petition to the Scottish Parliament S.M. Gallacher

Trouble Shooting or Public Service

The Twenty-third Psalm

As I See It B. Woodring

Holocaust Memorial Day



Editorial


www.RAMIS.org.uk

Some Passing Thoughts B. Kerr

The Plan of TGAOTU A. Gierke

Falling Numbers A.J. Marlow


Knights Templar on the Island of Malta D.J. Broxup

A Muster of the Three Firsts D. Niven

Garnethill Synagogue Celebrates 125 Years H. Diamond

Plus ca Change G.J. Smith

The Oldest Research Body Celebrates 80 Years D. Brown

Is This Is a Record?

A First for freemasons in Victoria D. Hossack

From the Provinces

Count Cagliostro D. Currie

Obituary


The Curse of Rules N.G. MacLeod

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas

From Darkness to Light P. Gower



Editorial: ‘Choice’

A Philosophical Study of the York Rite – Part 1 J.M. Low


Development of Freemasonry in Uruguay H.D. Master

Carson Lodge No 1 N.G. McLeod

Tip Top Down Under D. Hossack


Saddell Kintyre D. Currie

The Scottish Parliament

Robert Burns as a Mason A.S. MacBride

From the Provinces

A Diagram of Letters Found in Masonic Papers B.R. Grout

Important Features of Masonic Research – Part 1 A.T. Stewart

The ‘W’ in Christmas

The Creation of the world

Parcel O’ Rogues A. Gowans

Issue 25 March 2005

Editorial: ‘Publicity’

Malta the Island: History and Freemasonry J. Bonello

A Philosophical Study of the York Rite – Part 2 J.M. Low

A Poetic Craft J. Turpie

United Grand Lodge of Germany K. Horneffer

St. Peter’s Operative Lodge, No. 284 Thurso D.H. Manson

Saddell Castle D. Currie

Lodge Greenock Kilwinning, No/ XII 1728-23003 H.S. Tibbles

Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home Greenock A. Galbraith


Lodge Barns O’Clyde, No. 1018 A. Johnstone

Colonel William Mure of Caldwell N.G. McLeod

Is this a Record?


From the Provinces

Important Features of Masonic Research – Part 2 A.T. Stewart

My Favourite Poem C.M. Lindsay

The Ramshorn Churchyard D. Harvey

Scottish Mark tokens B. Vickers



Editorial: ‘Ringing the Changes’

Freemasons and Freemasonry at Sea D. Currie

Did We Have it So Good?

Humble Service W. White

Freemasonry in Russia L. Phillips


The Regiments of Scotland – I K. Cochrane

A Media First C. Corral

The Assembly Rooms D.M. Thompson

From the Provinces

The Eye in the Pyramid S.B. Morris


The Anatomy of an Exhibition J. Turpie

District News

The Parable of the Teacups Rev J. Jenkinson

The Masonic Funeral

When Will it End? Western Mail

Freemasons’ White House Link Revealed K. Gourlay

A Moral Tale

Common Sense

Idiots of the Year Contest


Editorial: ‘Sins of Omission.’

The Regiments of Scotland – II K. Cochrane

Silver Jubilee R. Grundman

Grand Lodge Regulations D. Currie

The S American Treasure of 1803 D. Currie

Lodge Bearsden No 1572 (Arms) C. Helley

Freemasonry in Malta J. Bonello

Masonic Symbolism E.M. Kerr

Robert Burns A. Chalmers

John HG Herrick – Obituary

Chaplains Chatter


Cuba’s Mavericks Find Haven among Masons G. Marx

St. John’s Masons D. Currie

Some Small Steps Forward with the Right Foot R. Beattie

The Sermon at Dunblane Rev J. Jenkinson

Nightmare before Initiation R. Stark

Excuses

Past Master’s Syndrome C.D. Ainsley

It All Comes Down to You Rev F. Routledge Bell

Province News

Letters

My Favourite Poem D. McShane

Issue 28 March 2006

Editorial: ‘Change’

Irish Warrants in Scottish Regiments – I K. Cochrane

Do You Give One Hundred Percent?

The First Great Siege of Malta J. Bonello

The Forgotten Corner Stone D. Martin McGinn

What a Record

Radicalism of the American Revolution

The Da Vinci code in Perspective D. Currie

The Dream

The Parable of the Bones Rev J. Jenkinson


Islay Royal Arch Chapter 320 D. Brodie

The Creation B. Landman

Tip Top From Down Under D. Hassack

Too Sad to Tell J.G. Baird

Is This a Record?

Only Coin Minted Displaying Masonic Symbolism J. Provan

Chaplains Chatter Rev J. Jenkinson

A Truly Masonic Adventure T. Madden

Faithful unto Death D. Crilley

Province News

Letters


Editorial: ‘Who is Important?’

Irish Warrants in Scottish Regiments – II K. Cochrane

The Second Great Siege of Malta – WWII J. Bonello

History of the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia


James Gilhooley Who Began This Research D. Currie

The Parable of the Bulbs Rev J. Jenkinson


Working Class Freemasonry in Scotland D. Stevenson

Mason and Military genius K.C. Murray

700th Anniversary Enthronement Robert the Bruce

Province News

Letters


Irish Warrants in Scottish Regiments – III K. Cochrane

Freemasonry in Germany J. Provan

The Orr-Ewings – Grand Masters

Marcus Humphrey – Past Grand Master


Oration at Consecration of Lodge Taiping N. Sivapalan

Provincial Grand Masters


Freemasonry and the Mystery Religions C.B. Hunter

Where do Politics Start? N.G. MacLeod

Building of the Old Lodge in Kilwinning J. Littlejohn

Closer Look at Carvings in Rosslyn Chapel W. Jung

Lesson Learned from Typing Wrong email

Grand Secretary

Membership Dropping as Morals of Society J. Legge

Conan Doyle, Dr Watson and Freemasonry D. Currie

Issue 31 March 2007

Editorial: Why?

The Chalice of Universal Brotherhood A.J. Marlow

Social Capital D. Beagley

Early Thoughts Earl of Elgin


Freemantle Temple A.J. Marlow

Provincial Grand Masters

Jubilee K. Iyrapatham

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow J. Turpie


Rose Windows D. McSporran

A Visit to Rosslyn Chapel G. McComb

Castle of Skull of King Robert the Bruce J. Carroll

The Sky is Falling…We’re Doomed J. Carroll

Kelburn Castle D.M. McIntyre

Thoughts and Attitudes D. Currie

Lodge Master – 100 Years Old

Manchester Comes to Scotland J. McCormack


Editorial: Success?

Progress in the Craft A.D. Orr Ewing

Holiday Greetings

International Conference on History of Freemasonry A. Galbraith

District Grand Masters

Computers, Computers


Masonic but not Freemasonic Lore D. Stevenson

Desaguliers in Edinburgh, 1721 – Part 1 A.T. Stewart

Is This a Record W. McLarty


Step We Gaily J.L. Hempstead

The Amazing Power of the Number Seven G. Sohal

The Lesson in the Legend of Hiram Abif S. Rootman

70 Years a Freemason R. Erett

Divine Service Rev J.H. Jenkinson

A Dog Story

Small World or Coincidence T. McDonald


Editorial: P.R.

A Short History of Iranian Freemasonry M.J. Hearn



Erskine S. Fraser

Traditions A.N. MacInnes

Regular Grand Lodge of Italy R. Romani

950 Years: Incorporation of Masons in Glasgow

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning D. Wilson

Masonry, Social Cohesion & Progress California –1 K.C. Jack

What is a Mason? A Simple Explanation G.K. Fannin

Tribute to Brother William McIntosh McKipllop

Province News

Masonic Playing Cards J. Turpie

These I Have Loved J.L. Hempstead

Brethren of Lodge Greenock St. John’s No. 175 J. Turpie

Issue 34 March 2008

Editorial: Value



A Fascinating Ideal A.N. MacInnes

Lodge St. Molios, No. 774, Lamlash, Isle of Adrian P. Mackay

Lodge Doric Kilwinning No. 68, 250th Anniversary E.H. Lapsley

Masonry, Social Cohesion & Progress California –2 K.C. Jack

Enthronement of New Grand Sovereign

Money and Masonry E.S. Charles

Province News

Masonic Playing Cards – Skat J. Turpie

Masonic Test Questions

Future of Masonry – Views of Renfrewshire East K. Pollock

Letters

My Favourite Poem A.T. Anderson


Editorial: Famous Scots

A Brief History of the Lodge, No. 169 G. Dickie

Consecration of Hall - Mt Pearl, Newfoundland D.M. Begg

Oration A.D. Orr Ewing


Grand Lodge Comes to Logierait K.C. Jack

A Public House with Masonic Connections E.H. Lapsley

The Wally Close Lodge A. Cuthill

Masons Find Fun in Fund Raising is Rewarding T. Nixon

Supreme Council (Scotland) of A&A Scottish Rite

Lichter Fest (Festival of Light) H. Macphail

Thank You Australia

Irregular Masons, Cowans and Eavesdroppers D. Currie

A Face from the Past A.H. Graham

Everest Climbed – Carrie Gibson

Future of Masonry – Views of Renfrewshire East P.C.W. Lawrence

The Length of a Cable Tow J. Legge

The Sword and the Trowel J.A. Penny

Province News

Obituary

Letters

My Favourite Poem


Editorial: Talent

“Like Noah’s Dove” – Paisley Burns Statue 1896 I. Skene

The Bachelors’ Club I.U. Macdonald


Souter Johnnie

A Critical View on Burns W. Robertson

Burns Wit W.C. Steel

A New Song

The William Robertson Smith Collection K.C. Jack

Original Poem by Robert Burns

Kate O’Shanter

Irena Sendler

Glory Years – Burns & St James’ Lodge 1784-8 J. Shirkie

The True Burial Places of Robert Burns’ Parents G. Hynd

Robert Burns & Dr William Maxwell of Dumfries D. Currie

Burns’ Masonic Connections – Part 1 T. Stewart

Burns Postal Ephemera J. Turpie

Highland Mary’s Grave A. Galbraith

The Day that Robert Burns was “Knighted” Lord Elgin

The Kilmarnock Edition J. Gibson

Robert Burns, Bard and Mason 1759-1796 E.H. Lapsley

Province News

Letters

Unpublished Poem

Issue 37 March 2009

Editorial: Enterprise

A Robert Burns Tour of Scotland C.P. Smith


The Cutty Sark and Her captains J.L. Hempstead

The Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Scotland D. Currie

Caring

Do We Have Leadership in the Craft? N.G. Macleod

Celebration of 100 years of Masonry in Linwood K. Pollock

Burns’ Masonic Connections – Part 2 T. Stewart

The Genesis of Lodge St. David No. 36 Edinburgh W. Jung

Provincial News

A Major Burns Collection’ Setting Record Straight G.R. Roy

Is This a Record? 22 years Between Degrees

Burns Poetry Competition Winners


Editorial: Freedom

Fortune’s Fickle Luna C.P. Smith


The First-Ever Burns Supper A. Chalmers

The Builders W. Tivendale

The Masonic Bridge of Dunkeld K.C. Jack

The Power of Language N. Spike

The Goalkeeper’s Ghost S. Latimer

The 23rd Psalm in Scots W. Jenkins


Visitation of the Tombs I.P. Watson

International Conference on History of Freemasonry 2009 N.G. MacLeod

A Master Mason Degree before 1650? D. Currie

Defaulters

The British Soldier J. Legge

The Usual Healths Drunk W. Jung

Provincial News

Oops – Address Tae Us Aw

Gavin Wilson G. Hynd

The Use of Time B. Landman

Christmas (Poem)


Editorial: Service

Robert Burns and John Knox C.P. Smith


The Kilmarnock Edition A. Chalmers

Consecration St. Andrew’s Lodge, No. 83, Basel - I R.T. Miller

Letter from Author Dan Brown

Freemasons Top National Poll R.L.D. Cooper

The Masonic and Orange Orders K.C. Jack

Bro “Willlie” Smith MBE, MM Lodge No. 8 I.P. Watson

John Boswell of Auchinleck W. Jung

A Diamond Occasion J.A. Dunbar

Robert Burns, Chas Kirkpatrick & Master’s Apron P. Rich

Commodore Walker D. Currie

Provincial News

Lodge Andrew S MacBride (No. 237 - Italy) R. Romano

The Master’s Breastplate of the Formative Lodge R. Speirs

The Ben Stein Principle

Further Happenings J. Miller

A Night wi’ Burns K. Robertson

Letters

The Answer Why

Issue 40 March 2010

Editorial: Service of the Scots

Steamboat Rabbie C.P. Smith


Consecration St. Andrew’s Lodge, No. 83, Basel - II R.T. Miller

Sir Robert Moray - a Connection Uncovered K.C. Jack

First Two Years of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning D. Currie

The Apron

A “Minute” in Time C. McCartney

The First Master’s Grave D.M. McIntyre

The Grand Master Mason T. Hamilton

The First Province in Scotland A.N. MacInnes

The Goldfish Club J. Davidson Gray

Help for the Heroes E.H. Lapsley

Historical Sketch Lodge St. John, No.174, Dunning P.D. Duncan

Apology

Province News

Letters


Editorial: Empire, Masonry, Scotland & the Ashlar

Robert Burns and the Credit Crunch C.P. Smith

Chaplain’s Chatter: Naaman Rev J. Jenkinson

Burns Limited Edition Print A.M. Henderson

Freemasonry in Switzerland, 1736-1834 R.T. Miller Master

Short History of Lodge Burnside No. 1361 N.G. Macleod

Colour Purple: Derivation & Masonic Significance K.C. Jack

The Alamo and More E.H. Lapsley

Letters

God’s Workmen: Sermon PG Chapter Dumbarton Rev J. Clark

A ‘Little’ Masonic Connection: William Little J. Carroll

The New Masonic Temple - Dumfries R. Spiers

Reflections of a New PGM (Glasgow) A. Henderson

Zetland Conclave – No. 11, Red Cross Constantine K. Aitken

Public Health and the Masons! J. Crawford

A Unique Event: Burns Memorial Edinburgh T. Jessop

Thoughts on Masonic Secrets D. Currie

William Fisher (‘Holy Willie’) J.L. Hempstead

Province News


Editorial – A.S. MacBride

The Big Ha’-Bible C.P. Smith

The Apron


Double Diamond Celebrations J.A. Dunbar

Famous Masons: Winston Churchill, Lyndon Johnson,

John Glenn, John Wayne, Gerald Ford, Duke of Wellington

The Mysterious Walled Garden of Edzell Castle K.C. Jack

How to Get to Heaven from Ireland

M.V. San Venacio – Her Final Wartime Voyage G.S. Gray

Canada Lodge Kandahar J. Legge

“To Admit Brethren on Proof …” A. Chalmers

District News – Western Australia

Lodge Newbattle St. Mary, No 1063 – Centenary J. Reid

Province News

Letters

Tristan da Cunha

We Was Brung up Proper!

Masonic War Memorials – Appeal for Information

The Lost Lodge of Pythagoric A. Hamilton

Simple Philosophy O. Blake

The Scott Family and Freemasonry D. Currie

Lodge Union and Crown, No. 307 – Rededication J. Renfrew

Canton Viaduct Masonic Memorial and Milestone R.W. Staples

Issue 43 March 2011

Editorial – A Work of Genius: King James Bible

Patron Saints for Robert Burns – Part I C.P. Smith


Napoleonic Prisoners of War in Scotland C. Mason

Why Computers Don’t Work

Sauchie Tower and Old Sauchie House K.C. Jack

The Apron D. Jack

This is Interesting

Master’s Apron G.M.F. McCaughey

The Connecticut Masonic Apron C. Jones

Restoration of Waller Rodwell Wright Memorial (Malta) D.J. Broxup

Irish Bailout Package

Dissertation on Lodge St. Barchan, No. 156 N. Fraser

Report on the Lodge Alexandra, No. 1282 – Installation P. Morrison

The Scythians B. Higgins

History of Houstoun St. Johnstone, No. 242 (1811-2011) N.G. McLeod

Province news

The Craft Past Present and Future P. McNee

Brother Robert Gilfillan – Poet (1798-1850) W.D.H. Britton

The Celestial Lodge J.R. Harrison

The Immortal Memory T. McRae

My Favourite Poem A. Hoey

The Nature and Objects of Freemasonry Rev D.A. Macrae

Letters

The Role of a Lodge of Research (Talk to MAMR 1931) Lord Ampthill

Masons: I’m the Guy (USA)

Paparosdokian – Examples J. Renfrew


Editorial: Sin

Patron Saints for Robert Burns – Part II C.P. Smith

Chaplain’s Chatter Rev J.H. Jenkinson

Which Way Should We Look? N.G. Macleod

The 1946 Victory Stamp R.J.Meek

Worldwide Exemplification of Freemasonry M. Poyser

A Life with Granite W.A.B. Mennie

A 19th Century Imposture or Dishonesty the Worst Policy W.P. Buchan

Consecr of Ardley St. Masonic Hall Prov of Glasgow

The Old Master’s Wages (Poem)

James Ludovic Lindsay Astronomer, Occultist, Freemason D. Harrison

Past the Chair Degree K. Blackie

Province News

My Favourite Poem J. Legg

Anthony O’Neal Haye Freemason, Journalist, Author, Poet K.C. Jack

A Reverent Story from Partick R. Angus

Restoration of the Organ in Freemasons’ Hall T.F. Jessop

Attending Lodge D. Hicks

Masonic Funeral Service (from The Missouri Freemason)

The Divine Service G. Forbes

Friend to Friend, Brother to Brother (Gettysburg Memorial)

Issue 45 December 2011

Editorial: Dust to Dust

You Think You are Cold

Early English Freemasonry: the Scottish Connection Y. Beresiner

Scottish Traditions and Masonic Usages P.C. Vanniasingham

Nothing Special Maybe Just a Little Miracle! No. 626 SC J.P. Livingstone

Skye Munros for Autism M.F. Hood


A Sad Sign of the Times E. Lapsleyasd

To Our Readers – Scottish Freemasons’ Magazine 1863 K.C. Jack

Farmers Lodge No.168, Kinross, Iowa D. Jackson

Grand Lodge Centenary Celebrations R. McGhee

Pictorial Montage of GL Centenary Celebrations

A Unique Service – Interfaith Service I.R. Ramsden

Grand Lodge and the Children’s Hospice of Scotland T. Smith

Modern Communication J. Renfrew

Levels and Uprights Nurture Common Heights W. Love

An Interview with Stephen Dafoe K. Jack

Province News

Voices from the Past – The Scottish Freemason 1879

Caledonia’s Bard – Robert Burns C.P. Smith

St. Bernard’s Letter in Praise of the Knights Templar K.C. Jack

Secrets of Freemasonry Revealed – Gospel of St Andrew W. Harvey

Issue 46 March 2012

Editorial: The Chip (Silicon)

Honour in His Own Country: Robert Burns C.P. Smith

To: God.com (Poem)

17th Century Stone Sundials from Scotland C. Mason

CHAS Publicity (Masonic Charity in Scotland) T. Smith

Obituary: Gilbert Hill D. Finlayson

From Operative Masonry to Speculative (Schaw Statutes) D. Currie

My Favourite Poem: The Final Defeat by Gerard Kielty C.P. Smith

Letters

Brotherhood of Man B. Landman


Presentation Gavel R. McGhee

Twenty Five Landmarks of Masonry W.R. Rogers

Province News

Caledonian Masonic Demonstration Team in Australia J.S. Donaldson

A Foreign Language – The Scots’ Tongue N. Carnegy

Openness. The Lodge and the Individual Mason N. Sebright

The Art of Memory K.C. Jack


Editorial: Queen Elizabeth II – Jubilee

A Great Masonic Teacher – Andrew Somerville MacBride J. Fort Newton

True Alchemy T. McRae

A Tale of Two Projects: National Galleries J. Holloway

Famous Masonic Lodge: The Grand Lodge Above Anon

Lord Blythswood G. MacLeod

Freemason Tops National Poll: Sir Alexander Fleming C. Smith

My Favourite Poem – The Dash T. Jessop

Water of Life: Robert Burns C. Smith

Trias Charlemagne No. 1039 – Multinational Lodge R.R. Grundmann et al

The Royal Arch Lodges at No. 424 J.S. Donaldson

Inaugural Address – Lodge St. Stephen No. 145 A. Oneal Haye

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II I. White

Lennox Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix No. 200 T.K. Leckenby

From the Past: Masonic Homes and Benevolence The Scottish Freemason

Province News

Seek Enlightenment 18th Cent Use of Innerpeffray Library D.C. Mason

Small Token (of Appreciation) T. MacDonald

26 Years and Counting – Working for GL Scotland D. Oliff

He Left His Mark in Scotland – Colin Rae-Brown

The Laying of the Foundation Stone – Wallace Monument J.S. Donaldson


Editorial: Jubilation – Lord Elgin

Burnes Family of Montrose 1 – Lodge St. Peter No. 120 I.D. McIntosh

J.M. Bairnsfather: 19th C Scottish Rosicrucian & Mason 1 K.C. Jack II

Obituary – Bro Gabriel (Jerry) Jerdan, KStJ

Famous Masons? Winston Churchill Lyndon Johnson, J. Turpie

John Glenn, John Wayne, Gerald Ford,

Duke of Wellington

St. John and Scottish Freemasonry: a History T. Cross

A Visit to the Henry Wilson Coil Library (San Francisco) K.C. Jack

The Origin and History of the Eighteenth Degree J.A.J. Lynd

Tong Hall, Bradford – Stained Glass Sundial D.C. Mason

Lord Elgin J.M.M. Humphrey

Fleeting Moments Earl of Elgin

A Rather Remarkable Obituary: Death of Common sense!

Obituary – Bro George Jaap Lyle

Ballochmyle Viaduct S. Peden


My Favourite Poem – Brother Jim Legge G. Dryburgh

Province News

Lodge Troon Navigation 1662-2012 J. Edgar

The Lodge Master by A.S. Macbride G. Macleod

Ancient Egyptian Rites &Masonic Ceremonies – Similar Rev I Ramsden

Clarinda’s Knee: Robert Burns’s Knee Injury & Affair C.P. Smith

Masonic Hall, Somerled Square, Portree, Isle of Skye B.M. Smith

Remembrance Sunday Service

Issue 49 March 2013

Burnes Family of Montrose 2 – Lodge St. Peter No. 120 I.D. McIntosh

J.M. Bairnsfather: 19th C Scottish Rosicrucian & Mason 2 K.C. Jack II

Freemasonry, Networking & Trans-Atlantic Trade D. Harrison

Freemasonry and Heraldry D. Reid

A Brief History of Scottish Lodges in Barbados T.M. Cross

Hurricane jack of the Vital Spark H. Foulis

In Strength is Our Intelligence (1924) D. Wright

National Grand Lodge of Azerbaijan

Glorious Summer C. Smith

400th Anniversary of the Invention of Logarithms – Napier D.C. Mason


Grand Lodge of Western Australia

Province News

The Haircut

Pro Patria M. Docherty

Obituary David White

The Winding Stair: Geometry & the Secrets of Nature J.C. Stewart

Why I am a Mason E. Borgnine

Arctic Convoy Medal J.W. Miller


Editorial: Celebration – 50th Issue

Laying the Foundation Stone of the Wallace Monument J.S. Donaldson

Brother Oliver Hardy G. Macleod, S. Davidson, D. Moriarty

James VI and the First Tay Bridge Disaster C. Mason

James “Jim” Bowie F. Belluardo

“Twa Pun Scots” C. Smith

Lodge St. Andrew No. 601 Masonic Temple Ardersier A. MacGillivray

The Mayonnaise Jar

The Cable-Tow – Three, Five, and Seven S. Shapiro

Murmansk Convoys P.I. Stuart

A Grave Story from Partick with a Happy Ending A. Cuthill

I Met Mohammad Ali I. Roach

My Favourite Poem H. Ridgely-Evans


The Queen, the Craft and a Masonic Hospital

My First Masonic Conference (ICHF) A.R.M. Sives

Provincial News

Obituary – Lord Burton, Past Grand Master

Her Majesty the Queen A. Henderson

Letters

Batteries not Included A. Galbraith

Brother Henry S. Tibbles – Platinum Jubilee I. White


Editorial: Promise – Promises in Masonry (to Attend)

Henry Scott Riddell, Author of Scotland Yet Poet & Mason J.S. Donaldson

Scottish Visitation to Dublin A. Johnstone

Dundee & Mylne Family, Masons to Crown of Scotland I.D. McIntosh

The Watt Organ: Origin & Ownership (Kilwinning No. 4) J. Reid

Obituary: Neville Barker Cryer

Bro Dr R.W. Irvine – “The Bulldog” – A Famous Mason K.C. Jack

History is Bunk – Centenary Celebration Speech A. Galbraith


The Kirk and the Craft K. Pollock

Provincial News

Auld Lang Syne C. Smith

The Compass and the Square (Poem) E.L. Phillips

The Rifle and the Apron J.F. Curry

A Decal-aration: Saga of the Supreme Council Car Decal D.M. Thomson

Proceedings of DGL of Queensland Scottish Constitution D. Lauder

National Burns Memorial Homes, Appeal J. Harkins

Obituary: Bro Robert Ross Best

Skye Cave Find – W. Europe’s Oldest String Instrument

A Philosophy to Live By (Poem)

Ten Master Masons (Poem)

Issue 52 March 2014

Editorial: Promise – Robert the Bruce

The King Robert the Bruce Statue at Bannockburn: J.S. Donaldson

Laying the Foundation Stone – 20th May 1964

Brothers of the Earth C. Smith

Would You Want to be a Freemason? T. de Castella

De Brus Cenotaph C. Mason

Les Lumières Écossaises S. Clelland

Brother Pullman: to Whom We Owe Our Comfort K.I. Yalin

when Travelling

Charles Mackay: Freemason, Journalist, Writer, Poet; K.C. Jack

Author of ‘Tubal Cain’

The People’s Bible Completes its Tour of Great Britain J. Legge


How Does it Work?

Robert Burns and the Volcano

Provincial News

Mysteries of the Babylonish Pass A.R.M. Sives

St. John and Scottish Freemasonry: a History T. Cross

Paths to Masonry: Social Factors behind Joining the Craft J.S. Kenney

among 20th & 21st Century Canadian Freemasons

Am I in the Minority? – the Ills of the Craft (Kentucky)

‘Territorial Lodge’ Bisbee, Arizona 1896 F. Belluardo

Awesome Iceberg


Editorial: Commemoration: 200th of WWI, 275th of 1st PGM

Poetic Injustice: Robert Fergusson, Poet, & Robert Burns C. Smith

A Lodge at War: Glasgow Kilwinning Lodge No. 4 J.R. Reid

The 5th Earl of Rosslyn in His Own Words K.C. Jack

Buffalo Bill’s Men in the Scottish Lodges T.F. Cunningham


Gone with the Wind – the True Story A. Galbraith

Waverley Trip Montage – Photographs

The Art of Memory: Attention Span & Modern Technology N.G. Macleod

Masonic Enlightenment & Education: Back to the Future K. Pollock

Letters

The Almost nearly Hogmanay Show Commonwealth Style

Provincial News

Consecration of Lodge Kurt Tucholsky No.1060 Germany H. Macphail

What’s Meant in a Mason? J.F. Crawford

The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Order of Free Gardeners A.R.M. Sives

Neil Armstrong: “Good Luck Mr Gorsky!” Explained


Editorial: What Were Ancient Tools Made of?

The Lessening Star: Robert Burns C. Smith

John Steinbeck and Freemasonry K.C. Jack

Cycle Run from GL to Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning 18 G.R. Hogg

The Kirk at Grenok A. Galbraith


700th Anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn: Celebration J.S. Donaldson

Freemasonry and the Transmission of Geometry J.C. Stewart

The Referendum and Ah’ That J. Belton

John Shanks of Barrhead: Founder of Shanks & Co Ltd N.G. Macleod

The Importance of John the Baptist for Freemasons Today Rev G.A. Cerda

A Historic Occasion: 20th Anniversary of GL of Italy A.S. MacBride

Provincial News

Philae Lander: Robert Burns and Space Travel C. Smith

A Homage to Robert Burns Cairns Mason

300th Anniversary at Brechin: Lodge St Ninian No. 66 I.D. McIntosh

Issue 55 March 2015

Editorial: Bro Eugene Nairn vs Prince Hall Grand Lodge

The Ensign Ewart: A Scottish Military Hero

Alexander Drummond, Commemoration of First PGM J.P. Livingstone

Phenomenal 2 Letter Word – Up

The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel K. Pollock

A Scottish Connection in 18th Florida N.G. MacLeod

Dropping Masonic Titles! T. Bryce


War Poet C.P. Smith

Hedwig Kiesler, Inventor

The Four Hirams of Tyre A.S. MacBride

Second or Fellow Craft Degree (1922) W.L. Wilmshurst

The Black Telephone

Provincial News

Lodge Twinning N.G. MacLeod

St George Aboyne KT Encampment No 21 R. Beveridge

Tacoma Back yard

Obituary: Brian Graham Brown MBE

The Secrecy of Masonry C.H. Claudy

Selling Bibles


Editorial: Sacrifice – War Remembrance

Mechanical Man C.P. Smith

A Good Question

Who Protects Our Constitution? N. Dury

St Mary’s Parish Church Kirkintilloch Rev M.E. Johnstone

From Japanese POW to PGM, Brian Brown, Appreciation J.N.P. Ford

Closing Hymn

Somme Battlefields Tour Lodge St Patrick (1309) Pals P. Mclean, D. Donaldson


The King James Bible: a Lesson from History N. Spike

Mislaid Monarchs: Richard III C. Mason

A Mason’s Journey to Solomon’s Temple K. Pollock

Answers of a Brilliant Student

Provincial News

Chapter News

Dudley Wright: a Brief Introduction S. Mayers

A Story that is Stranger than Fiction: Orphan Homes – 1

Letters


Editorial: Sacrifice – Queen Elizabeth II, Long Service

On a Night such as This: a Full Moon and Robert Burns C.P. Smith

A Story that is Stranger than Fiction: Orphan Homes – 2

Tribute to the Queen

Elizabeth’s United Kingdom, a Tribute to Her Majesty P. Mason

A Tracing Board for the 21st Century K. Pollock


Robt Burns’ Membership of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning P.J. Givan

A Winter’s Tale G. Hind

A Possible Answer to the Origin of the Medallion A. Cuthill

Christmas Fairy

Provincial News

New Memorial: WWII at Freemasons’ Hall A. Galbraith

The Essence of Scottish Freemasonry R.L.D. Cooper

Obituaries: David Currie

International Rescue from Barns O’Clyde J. Morrow

St Fergus Lodge of Freemasons: Wick H. Manson

A Mason’s Christmas – from The Old Past Master (1924) C.H. Claudy

Issue 58 March 2016

Editorial: Success – Suggestions for the Future Requested

Brother Sir William Arrol (1839-1913) G. Forbes

The Clydebank Blitz – 75th Anniversary

Fringe Freemasonry & Freemasons 19th C Scotland: Part 1 K.C. Jack

The Operative Lodge of Dumfries No. 140 A. Richardson

Chaplain’s Chatter Rev M.E. Johnstone

Mediocrity in Masonry R.G. Davis

When Did You Last Read Your Lodge Electricity Meter? D. Thomson

Masonry in Theory and Practice W. Russell

Brother Rev Ian U. Macdonald – an Appreciation N. Horne

That’s What Freemasonry Is All About, Isn’t It? Rev N. Barker Cryer

Letter: Music for the Closing Ode in 1950s I. Gray

Lodge Dunstan No. 103 New Zealand R. Butler

Laying the Foundation Stone 1872: Smollett Fountain

Daily Advancement in Masonic Knowledge G. Macleod

In Memoriam Tom Jessop

Continued Effort: from it Strength is Born D.A. McDonald

Alexander McKenzie’s Vaults – an Appeal G. Macleod

Masonic Festival 1872

Why Computers Don’t Work: Male or Female?


Editorial: the Challenge

Masonic Youth: Spirituality, Technology and the Mystical S. Clelland

Art of Selling Raffle Tickets

Robert Burns and Brexit C.P. Smith

Kirkwall Kilwinning Lodge and its Remarkable Scroll J.B. Craven, G.W. Speth (AQC)

Commemoration of the Battle of the Somme, 1916 D. Donaldson

The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme

Freemasonry, What Value Does it Offer Me? J. Ryan

In the Blood: the Birrell Family and Freemasonry K.C. Jack (The Square)

One Night in a Lodge harmony G. McLelland

The Making of a Mason: Can it be Done in a Day? K. Pollock, G. Macleod

Masonry in South Korea: Han Yang Lodge No. 1048 J. Flockhart

Chaplain’s Chatter Rev M.E. Johnstone

Letters

A Way Forward? G. Macleod

Provincial News

Summer Seminar Glasgow – Six Papers

Baron of Renfrew Royal Arch Chapter K. Pollock

Where Are We Going? Anon

The Jewish-Masonic Conspiracy Myth S. Mayers

18th Century Lodge Expulsions G. Macleod

Pair Man – Poem


Fringe Freemasonry & Freemasons 19th C Scotland: Part 2 K.C. Jack

The Great Ideal in Masonry Anon

A Clever Idea

Masonic Intenders – How Can that be a Bad Thing? K. Pollock

Lodge Progress No. 873 (1898-1948) – Part 1 A. MacBride

Provincial News

My Favourite Poem: ‘Absent Brethren’ A. Wringe

The Legend of Hiram Abiff: its Source & Significance J. Mason Allan

Issue 61 March 2017

The Guy in the Glass (Poem)

Rip Van Rabbie C.P. Smith

A Pioneer of Flight: Peter Sinclair Pilcher D. Fullarton

Lodge Progress No. 873 (1898-1948) – Part 2 A. MacBride

Have Diploma Will Travel G. Laing

Veterans’ Charity Erskine Celebrates a Century of Care

Chaplain’s Chatter Rev I. Ramsden

The Myth of Masonic Masters K. Pollock

Lodge Union and Crown No. 307 Barrhead

Masonic Affairs in Thornhill, St. John’s Lodge No. 252 K.C. Jack

Provincial News

Robert Burns and Freemasonry

Royal Order (of Scotland)

Frankness in Freemasonry: Frank Constantine Mitchell C.W. Lawrence

Fencepost Tortoise

Twenty-five Landmarks of Masonry (S. Carolina) Part 1 W.B. Rogers


Editorial: Tercentenary of one of 3 original Grand Lodges

Don’t Forget It

The Road to Lanercost C.P. Smith

Sir Robert Moray, the First Speculative Mason Earl of Elgin & Kincardine

Masada’s Masonic Message K. Pollock

Temptation J.H. Jenkinson

The Alamo – How a Scottish Piper Stole the Show D. Malaney

Last Seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World, 70th Birthday P.S. Waverley

Disaffected Mason

Captain Robert Falcon Scott RN (1868-1912) of Antarctic

Chaplain’s Chatter I. Ramsden

Harry Truman after the Presidency

Obituary: Brother William Fleming, PGM Glasgow 1980-4

Lodge Randolph No. 1434

Dunblane Bi-Centenary, Freemasons Chronicle June 1895

Provincial News

Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No. 2, Installation 24th June

Twenty-five Landmarks of Masonry (S. Carolina) Part 2 W.B. Rogers

The Lost Verse B. Steel

A Letter to God

Reflections on 70 Years in the Craft K. Pollock

Relics of the Great War H.G. Petrie

Lodge Dunstan No. 103, Otago, New Zealand

Just a Boy (Poem)


Editorial: Scottish Masonry, Why not Who’s Who Now?

Science and Sympathy, the Guiding Stars of Robert Burns C.P. Smith

The Story of Auld Lang Syne T.G. Paterson

James VI Coronation Lecture C. Mason

William Fisher (‘Holy Willie’) J.L. Hempstead

A Senior Moment – I Hope I Have Them like This

Ranken, Harry Sherwood, VC, MB, ChB, Capt RAMC G.S. Angell


King James VI through a Rhymer’s Eyes C.P. Smith

From the Past – Masonic Homes and Benevolence (1879)

A Moving Tale: Pollokshields Church Moved to Pollok K. Pollock

The Moosie’s Prayer (Poem)

A Master of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth Speaks D. Accone

(Lord Burton GMM of Scotland)

Walking on Air (Charity for Disabled Flying) R.G. Rigby

The “Macbride Meeting” (of Macbride Ritual Lodges) D. Donaldson

Life in the Forfarshire Lodges during the 1914-18 War – 1 I.D. McIntosh

Issue 64 March 2018

Editorial: That which Was Lost – Masonic Temples

Rousseau and Mount Oliphant C.P. Smith

Rededication of Burns Mausoleum Foundation N.G. Taylor

Stone, Dumfries

The Crusades K. Pollock

The First Grand Lodge: 1677 A.D.: Mother Kilwinning L.A. Seemungal

It Was Just Another Visit A. Chalmers

Masonic Quotes in the Works of John Steinbeck K.C. Jack


Spitfire: 80th Birthday of the Supermarine Spitfire

Freemasonry in Russia G. Macleod

A Song of Freemasonry: J.S. Blackie

from Songs of Religion & Life (1876)

Robert Burns and James Hogg K.C. Jack

Life in the Forfarshire Lodges during the 1914-18 War – 2 I.D. McIntosh


Editorial: Secret Masons – Orcadian Stonemasons

Lord Balmerino’s Dirk C.P. Smith

Early One Morning just as the Sun was Rising: WWI A. Hall

‘MacBride Ritual’ Lodges Visit to Rome, Italy W. McArthur

History of Strathearn RA Chapter (No. 34) 1815-2015 K.C. Jack

In Memoriam: Lt. Col. Arnaud Jean-Georges Beltrame D. Rowe

Anzac Day I.K. Thorhauge

Provincial News

Obituary: Bro Rev John Harley Jenkinson Past Subst GM


Scotland’s Masonic Journey from 1526 to Present – Part 1

Scottish Freemasonry, the Lodges and the Relationships I.D. McIntosh

with English Freemasonry 1700-1750 – Part 1


Editorial: Are We Benevolent or Do We Just Celebrate?

Victims of War from WWI on

The Soldiers Return C.P. Smith

The Gowrie House Mystery of 1600, and the Evolution K.C. Jack

of Freemasonry – Part 1

The Sack of the Masonic Temple in Jersey by the Nazis D.G. Perrin

in 1941

Scotland’s Masonic Journey from 1526 to Present – Part 2

Provincial News

Chaplain’s Chatter: Live Humbly – Walk Faithfully I. Ramsden



Service of Remembrance – Centenary of the End of WWI

Issue 67 March 2019

Editorial: Armistice 100th Anniversary

The Enlightened Man C.P. Smith

The Gowrie House Mystery of 1600, and the Evolution K.C. Jack

of Freemasonry – Part 2

Lodge Celebrates 50 yrs, Notable Mason Celebrates 70 yrs A. Dickson

Lord Elgin J.M. Daniel

100th Anniversary of Armistice Day P. McLean

The Spiers Family A. Henderson

Chaplain’s Chatter: Let Brotherly Love Prevail I. Ramsden

The Scots who Helped Build the White House S.D. McLaurin



My Birthplace and the Morgan Affair – Part 1 J.A.J. Lynd

The Armistice J. Reid

Installation of First Grand Principal of Scotland


Editorial: Landing on the Moon 50 Years Ago

Merry Musings C.P. Smith

Normandy Veteran, Masonic Octogenarian, Centenarian H. Manson

My Birthplace and the Morgan Affair – Part 2 J.A.J. Lynd

Masonic Principles Revisited C. Donaldson

The Scots who Built the White House C. Mason

Archdeacon, the Rev. J.B. Craven: Theologian, Historian, K.C. Jack

Freemason, and Rosicrucian Scholar – Part 1

More Information D. Wilson

Chaplain’s Chatter: Let Brotherly Love Prevail I. Ramsden

Guillain Barré Syndrome J.M. Monteith

Alexander Finlay Mackenzie J. Mackay

Lodge Prince of Wales, Renfrew No. 426 R. Collins

Marketing Masonry N. Fergusson

Province News

Dedication of a Cairn and Recording a Good deed

Lodge St. Mungo No. 240

The Festival of St. John

How to Get through Life

From the Past – Freemasons Chronicles 1895

A Walk for Our Heroes J. Gardiner

I Am Freemasonry – Poem

On Masonic Titles and Humility

A Little Poem

Serendipity and the Ruthwell Cross J.A.J. Lynd


Editorial: Falling Numbers

Archdeacon, the Rev. J.B. Craven: Theologian, Historian, K.C. Jack

Freemason, and Rosicrucian Scholar – Part 2

George Murdoch – the Lord Provost of Glasgow J. Reid

Grand Master for a Day!

The Templar Myths: the Enduring Power of “Fake News” N. Spike

Sir Alexander Burnes – Distant Cousin of Robert Burns I.D. McIntosh

Visiting the Fallen: WWI Cemeteries in France & Belgium J.I. Makay

Wha’s Like Us: Scottish Inventors Influence on the World

Chaplain’s Chatter: A Gift at Christmas I. Ramsden

An Evening with Author Dan Brown A. Galbraith

The Meaning and Origin of Masonic Symbols N. McNeil

The Great Pyramid D. Turner

Province News

A Diploma Evening W. McArthur

From the Past – Masonic Homes and Benevolence (1879)

The Master Masons to the Crown of Scotland (1845-1919) E. MacBean

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