Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 was consecrated in 1140 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire (GLoS). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 Temple (KA13 6AA).
| Lodge Name | Mother Lodge Kilwinning |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 0 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1140 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire (GLoS) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 Temple 98 Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6AA (KA13 6AA) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Time Immemorial / Scottish Craft |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Wednesday (Monthly Sep-May) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | December |
Historical Background of Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0
Revered as the Mother Lodge of Scotland, standing at the head of the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland as No. 0 with origins linked to the 12th-century operative stonemasons who built Kilwinning Abbey.
Brethren and guests attending Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 assemble at Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 Temple in Kilwinning. Nearest rail access is via Kilwinning Railway Station (8 mins walk; 30 mins train from Glasgow Central), with parking available at: Public car parking off Main Street and Abbey Gate immediately behind Kilwinning Abbey.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0
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 Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire or the Hall Secretary at Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 Temple 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 Kilwinning and wish to enquire about membership in Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.pglayrshire.com ↗.