On Saturday 7th February 2026, the Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, had the pleasure of attending the Bi-Annual Burns Supper of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow, held at the Marriott Hotel, as a guest of the Provincial Grand Master, Brother Alan Cuthill
The Depute Grand Superintendent, MEC Robert McFarlane with Chief Executive Isabella Goldie presenting a cheque for £1000 to Deafblind Scotland.
This donation from our members was gratefully received and will pay for 60 hours Guide Communication and Interpreter Support for Deafblind people.
On Tuesday, 24th February 2026, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, attended the regular meeting of St Vincent Plantation RAC No. 259, where Companions Graham Hunter and Thomas Arbuthnot were exalted to the RA degree.
The Depute Grand Superintendent extends his thanks to M.E.C. John Wilson, First Principal, for the warm hospitality and companionship shared during the evening.
The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow extends its warmest congratulations to the following Senior Royal Arch Companions on their appointment to the highest offices within Glasgow Sovereign Chapter:
• MEC James Orr – MWS
• MEC David A. Morrison – IPMWS
• MEC Robert McFarlane – Senior Warden
• MEC Ian Haldane – Equerry
• MEC Gary D. Smith – Secretary
• MEC John N. Steel – Treasurer
These distinguished appointments reflect the dedication, commitment, and exemplary service each Companion has given to freemasonry.
The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow wishes them every success and fulfilment as they undertake the important duties of their respective offices.
Royal Arch Masonry – the gateway to Companion Orders.
On Wednesday 25th February 2026, at the meeting of Partick Lodge and Council No. 113, four brethren were elevated to the Degree of R.A.M.
The W.C.N., Brother John Wilson, is pictured following the ceremony with Brothers Cristian Urlea, David McGill, James McGeachin and Richard McLuckie.
It was also a pleasure for the W.C.N. to welcome Brother John Bannon as a member, who affiliated to Partick Lodge and Council this evening.
Visit to the PGRAC of Lanarkshire Middle Ward
On Saturday 14th March 2026, the Grand Superintendent M.E.C. Gary D. Smith, accompanied by M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, Depute Grand Superintendent attended the Installation Convocation of M.E.C. Gordon K. McAlpine as Grand Superintendent of the PGRAC of Lanarkshire Middle Ward, together with his Commissioned Office-Bearers.
The Grand Superintendent and Depute Grand Superintendent extend their sincere thanks to Grand Superintendent M.E.C. Gordon K. McAlpine and to all Companions of Lanarkshire Middle Ward for the warm hospitality and excellent fellowship enjoyed throughout the day.
Congratulations and best wishes are warmly conveyed to the newly installed Grand Superintendent and his Commissioned Office-Bearers.
On Wednesday 11th February 2026, at the meeting of Partick Royal Arch Chapter No. 113, Brother Roney Cook received the E. M. Degree.
The candidate brother Cook is photographed with the First Principal MEC David Armstrong.
On Thursday 26th February 2026, at the meeting of Clydesdale Royal Arch Chapter No. 489, Brothers Connor Burns and Riley Milliken received the E. M. Degree.
The candidates' brothers Burns & Milliken are photographed with the Principals M.E.C. Adam Beesley M.E.Z., M.E.C. Ian Haldane M.E.H. & M.E.C. George Edgar M.E.J.
Visit to the PGRAC of Fife & Kinross
On Saturday, 28th February 2026, Depute Grand Superintendent M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by M.E.C. James Orr, Past Grand Superintendent attended the Installation Convocation of M.E.C. David Lessels as Grand Superintendent of the PGRAC of Fife & Kinross, together with his Commissioned Office-Bearers.
The Depute Grand Superintendent extends his sincere thanks to Grand Superintendent M.E.C. David Lassels and to all Companions of Fife & Kinross for the warm hospitality and excellent fellowship enjoyed throughout the day.
Congratulations and best wishes are warmly conveyed to the newly installed Grand Superintendent and his Commissioned Office-Bearers.