Remembrance Day 2021

Remembrance Day 2021

W.S.W. Trevor Cooke represented the Lodge at the Remembrance Day Service held a Cruden Bay Parish Church on Sunday 14th November 2021.An ex-serviceman himself Bro. Cooke served for 9 years in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with Postings at; 5 Airborne...
Bro. Ewan Mackay RWM 2019 – 2022

Bro. Ewan Mackay RWM 2019 – 2022

At the time of his installation on Thursday 5th December 2019,  Bro. Mackay was one of Scotland’s youngest reigning RWM’s. At 24 years and 6 months of age, Ewan Mackay was placed in the chair of King Solomon by PGMAE Bro. Douglas Nicol, Installing RWM, Bro. Norman...
Centenary Celebration 1919-2019

Centenary Celebration 1919-2019

Lodge St Olaf 1188 was founded in 1919 by a group of local men, many returned to the area from the 1st World War. The first official meeting was held on 4th May 1919, and on the 11th May 2019, the Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary with a commemoration dinner and...
An apron for the next generation

An apron for the next generation

I was recently approached by the widow of a passed brother (Bro. James Mennie at 90 years of age) who had found amongst his belongings his dress apron. There were no family members to pass the apron onto and knowing that I was in the craft, she approached me and asked...
Jim Stewart RWPPGM In Memorium

Jim Stewart RWPPGM In Memorium

P.M. James Stewart passed away on the 24th February 2006, but he left behind a formidable record of Masonic excellence. For most freemasons the accolade of their Masonic career is rightly confirmed by the great honour the brethren place upon them by nominating them to...