Welcome to Lodge Thistle No. 127
The home of Freemasonry in Stewarton since 1771
A daughter lodge of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire and The Grand Lodge of Scotland. We meet on the first and third Tuesdays, September to April.
Following meetings
Lodge Thistle in numbers
- 1771
- Foundedby Charter of the Grand Lodge of Scotland
- 255
- Yearsof Freemasonry in Stewarton
- 20+
- Local organisationssupported by the lodge
- £1,200
- Raised on averageper year for good causes
Bro JB Smith
The RWM, Office Bearers, Past Masters and Brethren welcome you to Lodge Thistle No. 127. Visiting brethren are welcome. Plan your visit · Meet our Office Bearers
Bro Gordon McPhail
Right Worshipful Master elect
On Saturday 9 January 2027 at 2:00 p.m. the lodge will install Bro Gordon McPhail as Right Worshipful Master, continuing a line of Masters that stretches back more than two and a half centuries. Visiting brethren are welcome.
No. 127 History
From our 1771 Charter to the 250th anniversary, researched by Bro Archie Chalmers PM.
Explore →Office Bearers
This year's Office Bearers and our unbroken line of Past Masters.
Meet them →What is Freemasonry
A Brotherhood of men sharing a focus on moral and spiritual values, dedicated to Brotherly Love, charity and Truth.
Learn more →Freemasonry in Ayrshire
Our sister lodges and the charitable works of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire.
Visit PGLA →Two and a half centuries in Stewarton
Choose a year to step through the lodge's history.
The Charter
Lodge Thistle came into being in 1771 after several brethren "at great distance from their several Mother Lodges" petitioned the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a Charter to constitute a Lodge in Stewarton.
Read the history of No. 127 →
Our 250th anniversary
The lodge reached its 250th anniversary in 2021. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations were rescheduled for 2022.
About the 250th →
Commemorating 250 Years
On Saturday, 4th June 2022, the lodge commemorated 250 years of Freemasonry in Stewarton, receiving a large and distinguished deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland headed by the Grand Master Mason, Bro. Ramsay McGhee.
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5 Masters 250th Celebratory Degree
On Saturday 26 August 2023, at Lodge Tarbolton (Kilwinning) St James No. 135, five Ayrshire lodges held an extraordinary charity 2nd Degree meeting, raising £7,100 for Whiteleys Retreat.
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A new Master
On 9 January 2027 the lodge installs Bro Gordon McPhail as Right Worshipful Master, opening the next chapter in the story of Lodge Thistle No. 127.
Installation details →Latest from the Lodge
Stewarton Bonnet Guild Gala Week
Members of the Lodge took part in the Gala week, with Bro. Ian Hamilton PM leading the procession.
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A Historical Evening of Freemasonry
Lodge Montefiore No. 753 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree, and Bro. Thomas Sloan PM received his 50-year diploma.
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The Masters Quiz 2026 Winner
Bro Elijah Beattie PM took the Quiz shield with a score of 19 out of 20.
Read more →Interested in becoming a member?
You do not need to know a Freemason to enquire. If you are a man aged 18 or over and would like to learn more about Freemasonry in Stewarton, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Lodge Thistle brings men together through friendship, shared traditions and charitable work in our community. Whether you are ready to explore membership or simply have a few questions, get in touch for an informal conversation. There is no obligation to apply.
Do I need to know a Freemason to join?
No. You can contact us directly, even if you have never met a Freemason. Tell us a little about yourself and what interests you, and we can arrange a chat and explain the next steps.
Can I ask questions before deciding whether to apply?
Of course. An enquiry is simply a conversation. You can ask about membership, meetings, costs or anything else you would like to understand.
What happens at a lodge meeting?
Members meet to conduct lodge business and take part in Freemasonry's ceremonies and traditions. There is also an important social side: meeting friends, welcoming visitors and spending time together.
A hall and lounge for your occasion
Lodge Thistle has availability for hall and lounge hire throughout the year. We also have weekly prize bingo every Wednesday evening, 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start.
Hall and bar hireLodge Thistle No. 127 mark tokens
If you are a collector of Scottish masonic mark tokens, visit our shop for our unique range of Lodge Thistle No 127 mark tokens and other lodge items.
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