R.W.M. Jim Hutton
D.M. Jim Towers
S.M. Alex Noble
S.W. Kenny Davidson
J.W. Jim Gardiner
Sec. Bill Butler P.M.
Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.
S.D. Derek Stephen
J.D. Derek Clark
I.G. A Gordon Mackay
Tyler. Jock Warrander
James Philip Hutton was initiated into Lodge St Olaf on the 18th November 1976. Like Kenny Davidson, Jimmy served as a vital bridge between the past and future of the Lodge during the transformative years of the 1980s. A proud son of Glasgow, Jimmy relocated to Cruden Bay to pursue a career in the thriving oil industry. However, his contributions to the community extended far beyond his professional life.
Born and bred in Glasgow, Jimmy’s love of music was shaped during the vibrant cultural scene of the 1960s and 1970s. He spent countless evenings playing and listening to live music in many of the city’s famous venues, immersing himself in the rich folk and entertainment culture of the time. Jimmy often spoke fondly of nights spent performing alongside Billy Connolly and Rab Noakes, both of whom were regular performers on the local folk club circuit long before they achieved national fame. These formative experiences helped shape not only his musical talent but also the warmth, humour, and charisma for which he became so well known.
Jimmy became a cornerstone of the Lodge, offering dedication and leadership that resonated with members old and new. Outside of his masonic commitments, Jimmy was also widely known as the charismatic frontman of a popular covers band. This band became a staple at weddings, social events, and functions across the North East of Scotland, including Masonic Dinner Dances, where their lively performances brought communities together.
Family was central to Jimmy’s life. He had two sons, Hamish and Alan, who not only inherited his values but also followed in his footsteps by embracing freemasonry. Both sons became Lewis Masons and proudly joined Lodge St. Olaf, Alan on the 12th December 1991, and Hamish on the 20th March 2008, continuing the Hutton family’s legacy within the Lodge.
Through his multifaceted life as a family man, musician, and Mason, Jimmy Hutton left an enduring mark on the Lodge and the broader community, embodying the spirit of connection and tradition.