Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
Headquartered at 96 George Street in Edinburgh's New Town, the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland (founded 1736) is the sovereign governing body for Scottish Freemasonry, alongside the Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh.
Scotland preserves the world's oldest surviving Lodge minutes – those of the Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1, dating continuously from 31 July 1599 under the Schaw Statutes.
| Official Title | Grand Lodge of Scotland & Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | GLoS |
| Geographic Region | Scotland |
| Provincial Headquarters | Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH |
| Year Constituted | 1736 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 45 Lodges (~3,500 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.grandlodgescotland.com ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland
Select a Masonic Hall in Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Edinburgh (EH2)
Freemasons' Hall Edinburgh (George Street & Hill Street)
96 George Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3DH
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 | 1599 | Time Immemorial / Oldest Lodge Minutes | Second and Fourth Tuesday (Oct-Apr) | EDINBURGH |
Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Grand Lodge of Scotland & Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh wear the official Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Edinburgh & Grand Lodge of Scotland.