Welcome to Lodge Thistle No. 127
Lodge Thistle No. 127
Lodge Thistle came into being in 1771 as a result of several brethren "at great distance from their several Mother Lodges" who had petitioned the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a Charter to constitute a Lodge in Stewarton.
The RWM Bro JB Smith, Officer Bearers, Past Masters and Brethren
welcome you to Lodge Thistle No. 127
Lodge Thistle No 127 meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, September to April.
Upcoming MeetingsUpcoming meetings
Tyle at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Visiting brethren are welcome. See the full syllabus.
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What is Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a Brotherhood of men sharing a focus on moral and spiritual values, dedicated to the ideals of promoting Brotherly Love, charity, and Truth.
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Freemasonry in Ayrshire
Learn more about freemasonry in Ayrshire, our sister lodges and the charitable works of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire.
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Visit this page for our postal address, how to find us and contact details for our secretary. All correspondence must be addressed to the Secretary.
ExploreInterested 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.
Recent History
Lodge Thistle No. 127 celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our celebrations were rescheduled for 2022. During the period 2021-2023, four of our sister lodges in Ayrshire also celebrated their 250th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the five joined in a special event to celebrate. Read more about these events below.
Commemorating 250 Years
On Saturday, 4th June 2022, Lodge Thistle 127 commemorated 250 years of Freemasonry in Stewarton. We were honoured to receive 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 the premises of Lodge Tarbolton (Kilwinning) St James No. 135, the 5 Ayrshire Lodges held an extraordinary charity 2nd Degree meeting, to raise funds for Whiteleys Retreat, a children's charity based in Ayrshire.
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If you are a collector of Scottish masonic mark tokens, then visit our shop for our unique range of Lodge Thistle No 127 mark tokens and other lodge items.
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Hall Hire
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.
Visit our hall and bar hire page for more info.
Learn MoreLatest 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.
A Historical Evening of Freemasonry
Lodge Montefiore No. 753 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree, and Bro. Thomas Sloan PM received his 50-year diploma.
The Masters Quiz 2026 Winner
Bro Elijah Beattie PM took the Quiz shield with a score of 19 out of 20.