Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 was Chartered by The Grand Lodge of Scotland on 7th. February 1876.
We have continually met in Uddingston since that date and our Lodge has in its possession a complete minute which traces not only the history of the Lodge but importantly the history of our village and the surrounding area.
Our present Masonic Hall was built in 1924 and is one of the finest examples of a building of its type in Scotland.
New Grand Master Mason Installed.
MW Bro. Joseph J. Morrow was Installed by MW Bro. William Ramsay McGhee as Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
Thursday 30th. November 2023.
Ten members of Lodge St. Bryde attended the Installation at which Bro. James L. Jack was Installed as Senior Grand Deacon.
2023 Honorary Provincial Grand Rank.
The Provincial Grand Master, has awarded the following Brethren Honorary Provincial Grand Rank.
Stanley Robinson 305 Hon. Grand Assist. Secretary
William Paton 919 Hon. Grand Assist. Secretary
Colin Campbell 1067 Hon. Grand Junior Deacon
The Members of Lodge St. Bryde offer our congratulations to the above Brethren.
December 2023
Installation 2nd December 2023
The Annual Installation took place on Saturday 2nd. December 2023 with 98 Brethren signing the book.
The Installation Ceremonial was carried out to the highest standard by R.W. Installing Masters, Bros. Alexander L. Hamilton, P.M. and Stuart J. Jack, P.M. Bro. Stuart Jack Installing for the first time carried out his duties in an excellent manner.
A large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, headed by RW Bro. Andrew D. Millar, PGM and including MW Bro. Mikel Stoops and Cole Presley, both Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and RW Bro. Julian Apfel, D.G.M. Central South Africa.
Bro. James L. Jack was Installed into the Office of Right Worshipful Master for the second time after a gap of forty three years.
After the Installation the Brethren enjoyed an excellent meal and a great Toast List.
October 2024 Updates
Bro. Sir Boyd Tunnock, Lodge St. Bryde longest serving member, opens the Centenary Open Doors Day.
The Centenary Plaque in the North East Corner of the Hall.
The Centenary Plaque unveiled by RW Bro. Andrew D. Millar, Provincial Grand Master
2 Pairs of gloves. Remarkable ! 1oo years ago Bro. Sir Robert King Stewart, Provincial Grand Master left his white leather gloves with the Lodge as a memento of his Consecration of the Masonic Hall.
100 years later Bro. Andrew D. Millar, Provincial Grand Master leave his white leather gloves as a memento of his Rededication of the Masonic Hall.
Andrew D. Millar, PGM addresses the Brethren.
Provincial Grand Lodge Rededication Team.
Hall Centenary Year Office-bearers.
December 2024 Updates
Lodge St. Bryde Office-bearers 2024-25
James L. Jack is presented with his 50th year Certificate. His twin sons Stuart J. Jack and Andrew J, Jack receive their Hon. Life Memberships for completing 21 years Test Fee paying Membership.
Grand Master W. Ramsay McGhee in the Grand Masters Office.
James L. Jack is congratulated by RW Bro. Andrew D. Millar, P.G.M. and RW Bro. Julian Apfel D.G.M. Central South Africa.
579 Members congratulate James L. Jack on being Installed as RW Senior Grand Warden.
"even if you are a Past Grand Master you can still hoover"
March 2025 Updates
Brother Sir Boyd Tunnock is congratulated by Duncan Mulholland RWM and Colin Campbell SPGM.
Brother Sir Boyd Tunnock received his Platinum Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Scotland at the Regular Meeting of the Lodge on Wednesday 26th. March 2025.
The meeting was very well attended, with 87 signing the attendance book.
Bro. Duncan Mulholland, Right Worshipful Master and Bro. Colin Campbell, Substitute Provincial Grand Master made the presentation which included a special 70th. Anniversary Jewel.
The visiting reigning Masters congratulate Brother Sir Boyd.
