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On Wednesday 9th October 2025, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Partick Royal Arch Chapter No. 113, where David Armstrong was re-installed as First Principal. 

On Friday 17th of October 2025, the Provincial Grand Scribe N., E.C. Edward Woods, attended the Annual Installation of St. John Royal Arch Chapter No. 257

On Wednesday 15th October 2025, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian French, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of St. Rollox Royal Arch Chapter No. 144, where, Martin Naismith was Installed as First Principal, Thomas Provan as Second Principal and Stewart Ferguson as Third Principal.

On Monday 20th October 2025, the Third Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian Haldane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Dennistoun Cryptic Council No. 266, where, Jim Paterson was Installed as Thrice Illustrious Master.

On Tuesday 21st October 2025, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian French, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Camphill Royal Arch Chapter No. 311 where, Alan Henderson was Installed as First Principal.

On Wednesday 22nd October 2025, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Partick Cryptic Council No. 113, where Graeme Cameron was re-installed as Thrice Illustrious Master. 

Congratulations to the Depute Grand Superintendent who received Honorary Membership of Partick Cryptic Council 

On Thursday 23rd October 2025, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian French, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Clydesdale Royal Arch Chapter No. 489, where, Adam Beesley was Installed as First Principal, Robert Barr as Second Principal and George Edgar as Third Principal.

On Tuesday 28th October 2025, the Third Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian Haldane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of St. Vincent Plantation Royal Arch Chapter No. 259, where, John Wilson was Installed as First Principal, Adam Provan as Second Principal and Steven Joyce as Third Principal.

On Tuesday 28th October 2025, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of St. Andrew of Glasgow Cryptic Council No. 69, where Alf Goldberg was re-installed as Thrice Illustrious Master. 

On Wednesday 29th October 2025, the Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Gary D. Smith, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Glasgow Cryptic Council No. 50, where Ian Haldane was re-installed as Thrice Illustrious Master. 

On Tuesday 4th November 2025, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, M.E.C. Ian French, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Maryhill Royal Arch Chapter No. 296, where, Andrew Brodrick was Installed as First Principal, Ronnie Love as Second Principal and John Gallagher as Third Principal.

On Wednesday 5th November 2025, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Cadder Royal Arch Chapter No. 812, where James Todd was installed as First Principal, Andrew Ewart as Second Principal and Andrew Nicol as Third Principal. 

On Monday, 24th November 2025, the Annual Convocation and Installation of Elective Office Bearers took place. The Grand Superintendent, MEC Gary D. Smith, extends his sincere congratulations to all the Companions who were elected and installed into their respective Provincial Grand Offices.

 

Our sincere thanks also go to the visitors who attended, including the various Heads of Orders present. The evening was further enriched by a deputation from the SGRAC of Scotland, comprising MEC Dr. Ernest Yong, Second Grand Principal; MEC Ian H. Duncan, Third Grand Principal; and MEC Alan Buntain, Depute Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Visit to PGRAC of Lanarkshire Middle Ward

 

On Monday 1st December, Depute Grand Superintendent MEC Robert McFarlane attended the Convocation of the PGRAC of Lanarkshire Middle Ward, where the Installation of Office-Bearers took place.

 

He extends his sincere thanks to MEC Jack Brown, Grand Superintendent, and to all Companions of Lanarkshire Middle Ward for the warm hospitality and excellent companionship throughout the evening.

 

Congratulations and best wishes are also extended to the newly installed Provincial Office-Bearers.

On Thursday 4th December 2025, the Depute Grand Superintendent, M.E.C. Robert McFarlane, accompanied by a deputation from the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, attended the Annual Installation of Thetis Royal Arch Chapter No. 122, where William Aitken was installed as First Principal, Stephen Montgomery as Second Principal and Alan Frame as Third Principal. 

 

The Depute Grand Superintendent extends his sincere thanks to the First Principal, Office-bearers, and Companions for the warm welcome and hospitality extended throughout the evening.

©2025 Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow. 

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