A Journey Worthy of Song: Brother Glyn's Pilgrimage to the Grand LodgeAs chronicled in St Olaf's era of Daly The Worshipful In the waning days of June, when the light lingers long upon the fields of Alba and the summer wind carries tales both old and new, there came a...
A New Digital Chapter for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire East In March 2025, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire East (PGLAE) proudly unveiled a newly redesigned and relaunched website, marking an important step forward in how the Province...
Office Bearers 2022 - 2023 R.W.M. Trevor Cooke I.P.M. Ewan Mackay D.M. Bill Murray P.M. W.S.W. Gordon Daly P.M. W.J.W. Sandy Tweddle Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal Almoner. Derek Clark P.M. S.D. Chris Sime J.D. Richard Parker I.G. Joshua McLean Chap. James...
The Wreath of Remembrance: A Tribute to the Fallen In the waning days of autumn, beneath a sky of solemn gray, two valiant brothers of Lodge St. Olaf prepared to honor the memory of those who had journeyed before them into the shadowed lands of history. It was...
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...
Office Bearers 2019 - 2022 R.W.M. Ewan Mackay I.P.M. George Hall D.M. Gordon Mackay P.M. W.S.W. Gordon Daly P.M. W.J.W. Trevor Cooke Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal Almoner. Bill Murray P.M. S.D. Sandy Tweddle J.D. Chris Syme I.G. Richard Parker Chap. Simon Hope...
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...
Office Bearers 2017 – 2019 R.W.M. Georg Hall I.P.M. Gordon Daly D.M. Neil Daniel P.M. W.S.W. Malcolm Davies W.J.W. Ewan Mackay Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal S.D. Stuart O’Harra J.D. Sandy Tweddle Chap. Simon Hope B.B. Peter Ingles D of C Gordon Mackay P.M. I.G....
Lodge St. Olaf Annual Sabbatical 2015 – A Memorable Weekend in Elgin The annual sabbatical of Lodge St. Olaf in 2015 proved to be another resounding success, with members enjoying a convivial weekend away in the historic Morayshire town of Elgin. Known for its...
Office Bearers 2015 - 2017 R.W.M. Gordon Daly I.P.M. Gordon Mackay P.M. D.M. Ewan Robertson P.M. W.S.W. Jim Conner P.M. W.J.W. Malcolm Davies Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal S.D. Ewan Mackay J.D. Stuart O'Harra Chap. Simon Hope B.B. Malcolm Arthur D of C Bill...
Office Bearers 2010 - 2013 R.W.M. Russell Syme I.P.M. Barrie Harper W.S.W. Ewan Robertson P.M. W.J.W. D Thomas Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal Almoner: Gordon Mackay P.M. S.D. Neil Daniel P.M. J.D. Gordon Daly Chap. Simon Hope B.B. Hamish Hutton D of C Bill...
Office Bearers 2008 – 2010 R.W.M. Barrie Harper I.P.M. Niel Daniel D.M. Gordon Mackay P.M. S.M. John Simpson W.S.W. Richard Scott W.J.W. George Hall Sec. Mark Dunn P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal Almoner: Kenny Davidson S.D. Ryan Syme J.D. Russell Syme I.G. Steven Cowie Chap....
For many years the Lodge Dinner Dance was the main means of raising funds for the Lodge, but changing preferences saw these events become less popular in favour of other activities and gradually the Dinner Dances became a thing of the past. The gallery below features...
Office Bearers 2006 - 2007 R.W.M. Niel Daniel I.P.M. Ewan Robertson D.M. Mark Dunn P.M. S.M. Derek Clark W.S.W. Gordon Mackay W.J.W. John Simpson Sec. Jim Conner P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal Almoner: Kenny Davidson S.D. Richard Scott J.D. George Hall I.G. Craig Wightman...
Office Bearers 2004 – 2006 R.W.M. Ewan Robertson I.P.M. Mark Dunn D.M. Barrie Harper P.M. W.S.W. Gordon Mackay P.M. W.J.W. Neil Daniel Sec. Jim Conner P.M. Tres. Doug Sheal S.D. John Simpson J.D. Richard Scott I.G. Paul Forsythe Tyler. David Platt Almoner. Jim...
The Alexanders Brothers Night 21st August 2004 An Evening of Scottish Entertainment at the Red House Hotel A memorable evening of top-tier entertainment unfolded at the Red House Hotel in Cruden Bay, where the renowned Scottish duo, The Alexanders Brothers, took...
RWM. Ewan Robertson's Mission When Bro. Ewan Robertson was installed as Right Worshipful Master of Lodge St. Olaf, one of his primary goals during his term in office was to see the Lodge Rooms refurbished. It had been some 20 years since they had last been decorated...
Members and friends of Lodge St. Olaf No. 1188 gathered in great numbers for the Lodge’s 2004 Burns Supper, held at the welcoming surroundings of the Buchanness Hotel. The evening proved to be one of the highlights of the Lodge’s social calendar, with the event...
A Digital First for the Province: The Launch of Lodge St Olaf No.1188’s Website (2002) In 2002, at a time when many organisations were only beginning to explore the possibilities of the internet, Lodge St Olaf No.1188 took a pioneering step that would mark a small but...
Office Bearers 2002 - 2004 R.W.M. Mark DunnI.P.M. Bill Murray D.M. Kenny DavidsonS.M. Barrie Harper S.W. Ewan RobertsonJ.W. Gordon MackaySec. James Conner P.M.Tres. Doug ShealS.D. Neil DanielJ.D. Derek Clark P.M.I.G. Brad CrollChaplain. Malcolm DaviesS.Steward. Geoff...
Lodge Rooms used as Class Room Following the devastating fire that destroyed Cruden Bay's Port Erroll Primary School, Lodge St. Olaf generously offered its Lodge Rooms as temporary classrooms during the school's closure. The local authority accepted this kind offer,...
Office Bearers 2000 - 2002 R.W.M. Bill MurrayI.P.M. Jim Conner D.M. Mark DunnS.M. Barrie Harper S.W. Ewan RobertsonJ.W. Graeme SutherlandSec. James Conner P.M.Tres. Doug ShealS.D. George Hall J.D. Neil DanielI.G. David PlattTyler. Brian GeddesAlmoner Kenny...
Office Bearers 1998 - 2000 R.W.M. Jim ConnerI.P.M. Jim Taylor D.M. Bill MurrayS.M. Barrie Harper S.W. Mark DunnJ.W. Ewan RobertsonSec. James Gardiner P.M.Tres. Doug ShealS.D. Graeme Sutherland J.D. Dave EastonI.G. William RobertsonTyler. Brian GeddesAlmoner Kenny...
Office Bearers 1996 - 1998 R.W.M. Jim TaylorI.P.M. Gordon Mackay D.M. Jim ConnerS.M. Bill Murray S.W. Barrie HarperJ.W. Neil DanielSec. James Gardiner P.M.Tres. Doug ShealS.D. Mark Dunn J.D. Ewan RobertsonI.G. Hugh DurrantTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner Kenny...
Saturday 7th May 1994 Lochgelly Town Hall Office Bearers and Brethtrn of Lodge St Olaf who attended. Left to Right D.M. Bro. Gordon Mackay, Bro. David Goodwin, Bro. Mark Dunn, R.W.M. Bro. Derek Clark, Bro. Jim Conner, P.M. Bro. John Hastie, Bro. Tom Petrie, Bro. Jock...
Office Bearers 1994 - 1996 R.W.M. Gordon MackayI.P.M. Derek Clark D.M. Jim TaylorS.M. Jim ConnerS.W. Bill MurrayJ.W. Barrie HarperSec. James Gardiner P.M.Tres. Doug ShealS.D. Neil DanielJ.D. Mark DunnI.G. Hugh DurrantTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner. Kenny...
Office Bearers 1992 - 1994 R.W.M. Derek ClarkI.P.M. Derek Stephen D.M. Gordon MackayS.M. Jim TaylorS.W. Jim ConnerJ.W. Bill MurraySec. James Gardiner P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.S.D. Barrie HarperJ.D. |NeilDanielI.G. Doug ShealTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner Kenny...
Office Bearers 1990 - 1992 R.W.M. Derek Stephen I.P.M. Jim Gardiner D.M. Derek ClarkS.M. Gordon MackayS.W. Jim TaylorJ.W. Jim ConnerSec. James Stewart P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.S.D. Bill MurrayJ.D. Barrie HarperI.G. Doug ShealTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner Kenny...
Office Bearers 1988- 1990 R.W.M. Jim Gardiner I.P.M. Kenny Davidson D.M. Derek StephenS.M. Derek ClarkS.W. Gordon MackayJ.W. T CarmichaelSec. James Stewart P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.S.D. Jim TaylorJ.D. Richard FielderI.G. Jim ConnerTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner Doug...
Office Bearers 1986 - 1988 R.W.M. Kenny Davidson I.P.M. Alex Noble D.M. Jim GardinerS.M. Derek StephenS.W. Derek ClarkJ.W. Gordon MackaySec. James Stewart P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.S.D. Tom CarmichaelJ.D. Jim TaylorI.G. Richard FielderTyler. Jock WarranderAlmoner....
Office Bearers 1982 - 1984 R.W.M. Jim HuttonD.M. Jim TowersS.M. Alex NobleS.W. Kenny DavidsonJ.W. Jim GardinerSec. Bill Butler P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.S.D. Derek StephenJ.D. Derek ClarkI.G. A Gordon MackayTyler. Jock Warrander Like Kenny Davidson, Jimmy Hutton...
Office Bearers 1980 - 1982 R.W.M. Jim Towers RWMD.M. Bill MilneS.M. Jim HuttonS.W. Alex NobleJ.W. Kenny DavidsonSec. Bill Butler P.M.Tres. Gordon Daniel P.M.J.D. Jim GardinerI.G. A ScottTyler. Jock Warrander Bro. Jim Towers – A Steward of Renewal and Fellowship Jim...
Office Bearers 1962 - 1965R.W.M. F Warrender - 1962 - 1964 I.P.M. N Park D.M. (Vacant) S.W. F Thorne J.W. J Love Sec. J Cruickshank Tres. G E Henry S.D. J Hastie J.D. E G Daniel I.G. J McDonald O.G. R Forrest Marshal. W J Mutch Organist. J B Clark Chaplain. W...
Standing: J Warrander I.G. - R Forrest Tyl. - G Hendry P.M. Tres. - J Love J.D. - Maj G Thorn S.D. - H Bremner Secy. Sitting: F. Warrander W.S.W. - J Cruickshank P.S.G.M.P.L. of A.E - A Edgar R.W.M. - G Summers W.J.W. Lodge St. Olaf was founded in 1919...