Welcome to Lodge Thistle No. 127

The home of Freemasonry in Stewarton Since 1771

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 Right Worshipful Master and Office Bearers of Lodge Thistle No. 127


A warm welcome is extended to all Brethren in good standing, and we invite you to join us for an evening of good and wholesome freemasonry. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from September to April, Tyle at 7:30pm Sharp.

Whisky Galore Fundraising Raffle

Bro. Archie Chalmers PM 127 and PPGM Ayrshire has very kindly donated 8 bottles of the finest scotch whiskies valued at around £600!! 🥃


The money raised from the raffle will be split between Archie's nominated cause and Lodge Thistle 127. 🎗️

Tickets are £5 each (books of 10 available).


If any Brethren or Lodges would like tickets or books, please speak to any Lodge Thistle 127 member or email Bro. Gabriel Ritchie via email below.


The draw will take place at Lodge Thistle No 127 on Tuesday, 17th December - so no rush!!

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. 

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. 

Freemasonry in Ayrshire


Learn more about freemasonry in Ayrshire, our sister lodges and the charitable works of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire.

Freemasonry in Ayrshire


Learn more about freemasonry in Ayrshire, our sister lodges and the charitable works of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire.

Contact Us


Visit this page for our postal address, how to find us and contact details for our secretary. All correspondance must be addressed to the Secretary.

Contact Us


Visit this page for our postal address, how to find us and contact details for our secretary. All correspondance must be addressed to the Secretary.

Right Worshipful Master
Bro. Angus MacDonald

Senior Warden
PM Bro. Ian Broadhurst

Junior Warden
PM Bro. James Shields

Meet our RWM and Wardens

2024-2024 Office Bearers

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 Scotlaned, headed by the Grand Master Mason, Bro. Ramsay McGhee.

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 charity meeting, to raise funds for Whiteleys Retreat, a children's charity based in Ayrshire.

Visit our online shop

If are you 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.

Hall Hire


Lodge Thistle has availability for hall and lounge hire throughout the year. We also have weekly prize bingo every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm. 


Visit our hall and bar hire page for more info.