Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 was consecrated in 1599 and works under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge of Scotland & Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh (GLoS). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Freemasons' Hall Edinburgh (George Street & Hill Street) (EH2 3DH).
| Lodge Name | The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 1 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1599 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Grand Lodge of Scotland & Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh (GLoS) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Freemasons' Hall Edinburgh (George Street & Hill Street) 96 George Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH (EH2 3DH) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Time Immemorial / Oldest Lodge Minutes |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Second and Fourth Tuesday (Oct-Apr) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | November |
Historical Background of The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1
Possesses the oldest surviving continuous Lodge minutes in the world (dating from 31 July 1599) and was designated the 'First and Principal Lodge in Scotland' in the First Schaw Statutes of 1598.
Brethren and guests attending The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 assemble at Freemasons' Hall Edinburgh (George Street & Hill Street) in Edinburgh. Nearest rail access is via Edinburgh Waverley Station (8 mins walk) or Princes Street Tram Stop (2 mins walk), with parking available at: Castle Terrace NCP Car Park and George Street pay-and-display bays immediately outside.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Grand Lodge of Scotland & Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh or the Hall Secretary at Freemasons' Hall Edinburgh (George Street & Hill Street) stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near Edinburgh and wish to enquire about membership in The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.grandlodgescotland.com ↗.