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THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF THE SCOTTISH BORDERS

HELLO

James Thom - Provincial Grand Master

Welcome to the official website of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Scottish Borders!


As the Provincial Master, it is my honour and privilege to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors. Our lodges are steeped in rich history and tradition, and we are committed to upholding the values of Freemasonry, including brotherhood, charity, and integrity.


Whether you are a member of our fraternity or a curious visitor, we hope you find our website informative and engaging. Here, you will find  a wealth of information about our fine Province, Lodges, Members and much more.  We are proud of our contributions to the community and our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact.


Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to connecting with you.

keeping you informed

UPDATES.....

MEETINGS UPDATE: Lodge St. James BURA No. 424

 As of February 2026, Lodge St. James BURA No. 424 will be only meeting once a month. This will be the 1st Thursday of  September to April (inclusive) with the exception of January when the meeting will be on the 3rd Thursday. The annual business meeting will be on the 1st Thursday of October.   The start time for all meetings will be 7pm


Tuesday 05 May 

PGL Committee in the premises of Lodge Kelso & Tweed No. 58 at 7.30pm.


Sunday 10 May

PGL Annual Bowling Tournament at 1.00pm for 1.30pm start. Hosted by The Hawick Lodge St. James B.U.R.A. No. 424 in Buccleuch Bowling Club, Buccleuch Road, Hawick. TD9 0HH. All welcome, an enjoyable afternoon even if you are not bowling.


Friday 15 May 

PGL Regular Communication at 7.30pm. In the premises of The Hawick Lodge St. James B.U.R.A. No. 424


Saturday 30 May

PGL Lodge Visitation - The Haughfoot Lodge No. 1824 at 3.00pm. In the premises of Lodge St. John, Selkirk No.32.


Saturday 13 June

Lodge Event: Cairn Visit. Service in Teviothead Church at 3.00pm. Meet in Hawick Lodge No. 111 at 2.00p.m. or Teviothead at 2.45p.m.


Saturday 20 June

The Lodge of Melrose St. John No.1² meet the Melrosian at the site of the original Lodge, St. Johns Wynd, Newstead at 9.00am.


Saturday 20 June 

Lodge Installation -  The Lodge of Melrose St. John No.1² at 5.00pm. In the Corn Exchange, Melrose

Followed by the “Masons’ Walk” at 7.30pm.


Tuesday 23 June

Lodge Summer Meeting  (PGL Deputation).  The Galashiels Lodge No. 262 “Braw Lads” Meeting at 7.00pm.

(PGL Deputation at 7.30pm). In the Royal British Legion, Galashiels.


Sunday 05 July

Lodge Event: Lodge St. James B.U.R.A. No.424. The Bard’s Grave Visit. Meet at Wellogate Cemetery at 1.00pm for 1.15pm.


Monday 06 July

Lodge Special Meeting: Lodge St. John No.104 - The Bro. Harry Wright Summer Meeting at 7.30pm.


Friday 17 July

Lodge Event:  (PGL Deputation) Lodge St. Ronan’s No.856 Cleikum Walk at 9.30pm.


Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July 

Grand Lodge will be in attendance at the Border Union Show (Kelsae Show). 

https://borderunion.co.uk/border-union-show/


Monday 17 August

PGL Committee - (Annual Statutory). In the premises of Lodge St. John Selkirk No.32 at 7.30pm.


E&OE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SPECIAL NEWS FEATURES.

What Happened in 2024

[SEE MORE]


Amalgamation of Lodge Dunse No. 23 & Whiteadder No. 1245. 

[READ MORE]


The Installation of  our Provincial Grand Master and his Commission. 

[READ MORE] 


Sad Farewell to Lodge Whiteadder No. 1245 [READ MORE]


275th Rededication Celebrations 

[READ MORE]


THE TRAVELLING TROWEL IS AT:

The Galashiels Lodge No. 262


Did you KNOW?

Lodges in the Borders

Freemasons in the Borders

Freemasons in the Borders

There are 16 Lodges in Scottish Borders which meet in Eyemouth, Duns, Coldstream, Kelso,  Jedburgh, Earlston, Melrose, Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick, Lauder , Innerleithen and Peebles.

Freemasons in the Borders

Freemasons in the Borders

Freemasons in the Borders

We have approx 430 Freemasons in the Scottish Borders, both young and old, from a variety of different backgrounds and occupations, all with their own reason for joining the Craft.

Freemasons in Scotland

There are about 30, 000 active Freemasons in Scotland alone, each one a member of one of the  600 Lodges (approx.) within Scotland, operating under the Grand Lodge of Scotland based in Edinburgh.

A Global Fraternity


There are about 6 million Freemasons all over the world who are members of Lodges who operate under a number of different Grand Lodges and different Constitutions .

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