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Lodge Ballater Glasgow No. 1432 The Lodge was founded by 48 Brethren. From 29 Lodges. Election and Consecration Ceremonial. The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed. The Installing Board then retired. The Address From R.W.M. Bro. James S. Sinclair. Tribute to Bro. David B Lang P.M. 1981 2010 New P.M. Board On the 19th October 2010 P.M. James Hall and P.M. James Sinclair unveiled the new Lodge P.M. Board. This was greatly appreciated by the Brethren. After P.M. Bro. James Hall Lodge Secretary New Sword New Director of Ceremonies Baton New Book Markers for our Bible At a regular meeting on Tuesday 20th September 2016 P.M. Bro. James Thyne Presented the Lodge with new Bible book markers, the R.W.M. Bro. James Hall accepted The book markers on behalf of the Lodge and thanked P.M. Bro. James Thyne for his presentation

In 2018 We celebrated 40 years of friendship with Lodge Pitgavey 681

In 2019 We celebrated 40 years of friendship with The Thistle Lodge of Glasgow No.87                   

At a regular meeting on Tuesday 20th August 2019 The R.W.M. asked P.M. Bro. James Thyne to attend to his duties.

 P.M. Bro. James Thyne asked the R.W.M. Bro. Graham Robison to join him at the edge of the carpet. P.M. Bro. James Thyne

explained that 40 years ago his Brother-in-Law P.M. Bro. David Bolling joined Freemasonry to his disappointment he did not

join Lodge Ballater but instead Joined Lodge Thistle 87. This started a friendship between both Lodges of 40 years and it is continued today. P.M. Bro. James Thyne presented R.W.M. Bro. Graham Robison with a presentational slate with both

Lodge crests and 40 years friendship.

The French Connection

It all started with an email from P.M. Bro. Bruce Lindsay in 2015 to the Secretary P.M. Bro. James Hall explaining that he was looking for Lodge’s with the same number as their own and was surprised to see that, like them we wear the Royal Stuart Tartan regalia. He asked if he could correspond with R.W.M. Bro. Stuart Lauder and after consulting with Provincial and Grand Lodge the Friendship began.

At the annual Installation of our French Brethren on the 6th September 2019. After the ceremony we exchanged Charters              to further cement the bond of friendship between the Brethren of both Lodges.

After the ceremony of French Brethren’s annual Installation in 2018 I.P.M. Bro. James Hall was asked to except the

presentation of a miner’s Lamp for the Brethren of Lodge Ballater to be placed on display in open Lodge at every meeting.

Please see The French Connection page for more Provincial Grand Lodge Honorary Rank.

After the ceremony of our Annual Installation on the 23rd November 2019

Substitute Provincial Grand  Master Bro. Gordon McD Heggie.

Presented P.M. Bro. John Patrick with the Honorary Rank of The Provincial Grand Lodge Jeweller in appreciation  for his work to the Lodge and the craft.

50 Year Diploma’s


During our regular meeting on 16th of  November 2021

The Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro. James C. Peddie.

Presented P.M. Bro. James Thyne with his 50 year diploma, unfortunately this is 1½ years Late due to the restriction of Covid-19.

During our regular meeting on 20th of  September 2022

The Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro. James C. Peddie.

Presented P.M. Bro. John Patrick Snr.  with his 50 year diploma.