Lodge St. Bryde No. 579
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.
ABOUT ST. BRYDE NO. 579
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Lodge St. Bryde Members with the G.M.M. 27th. November 2025.
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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.
Brother Sir Boyd Tunnock
Deputation from the District of Central South Africa at the Installation 29th. Nov. 2025.
R.W. Brother James L. Jack Installed as Right Worshipful Substitute Grand Master 27th. November 2025
579 Members relax after a long day
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Worshipful Master, Office Bearers, and Brethren,
Brethren I have the honour of speaking about the history of our Lodge -
Like many lodges under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Lodge St Bryde was founded at a time when Freemasonry was flourishing. At St Bryde we are unique in that the Lodge was formed after a public meeting.
This public meeting was recorded in the local newspaper and held in Mr Bruce's school room. Following this meeting the Lodge applied for a charter for a Lodge to be held in Uddingston, and dedicated to St Bride the patron Saint of Bothwell. Interestingly the newspaper article spells the Lodge name Bride. The article also listed the office bearers, and it must have been a busy public meeting as the then relatively small village attracted 24 candidates to be initiated.
Our lodge was formed and these men led by our first master Bro. Easton were the foundations in what has been 150 years of continuous history in this village.
After a positive start the Lodge began to suffer in the 1880's with poor attendances. The Lodge moved its meeting nights to accommodate the Brethren and also moved from Magdala Hall, to the Royal Buildings where they rented a room, however despite their efforts nothing seemed to change and in 1887 the Lodge Secretary had the task of informing Provincial Grand Lodge that Lodge were not in a position to pay Annual Dues. A trait was then established that continues to this day in the Lodge, that even in the face of adversity the Brethren pull together to overcome any obstacles in their path. After this difficult period the Lodge recoverd and by the early 1900s held around twenty Regular Meetings a year with around twenty-
Through the years, Lodge St Bryde No. 579 has weathered times of great change -
In the early 1920s when membership was flouishing the Lodge tried to purchase a property on the Bellshill road however this was rejected. This setback did not affect the Brethren who agreed to purchase land from Brother Thomas Latta behind the Main Street at Gardenside, where we are today and have been since 1924. A move which I believe was the best in the Lodges history. The Temple which I believe was the Memorial to those who served and also to those who did not return from World War 1 is something we are proud of and work hard to maintain.
The Juibilee in 1926 would have been a meeting someone with an interest in history would have relished. Conducted by PGL Provincial Grand Master Sir Robert King Stewart, an honary member in this Lodge since 1891 conducted the ceremony ceremony. Present were James Robertson one of the fonding members and our first initiate Bro James Patrick.
Generations passed, and communities evolved, yet the Lodge endured. This endurance was not accidental. It was sustained by Brethren who gave their time freely, who upheld the ritual with pride, and who understood that Freemasonry is not something we inherit, but something we protect and pass on.
Our Lodge has always reflected the character of its members. Masters, Office Bearers, and Brethren have each left their mark -
During WW2 blackout curtains covered the windows and the home guard used the hall for drill practice and instruction. These times were extremely tough for the Lodge and the community.
In the 1960s the Lodge while developing the property caused damaged to the wall of our neighbours . This resulted in a bill and legal cost of £5500 which in todays money would be around £100,000. How did the Lodge survive during that period? It did and it progressed through the 60s and 70s to the Lodge centenary in 1976. A day remembered fondly by many of our Brethren in attendance today. (ask the Brethren present at the Centenary in 1976 to be upstanding)
From the 80s and 90s the work put into refurbishing and maintaining this building has been a constant. And it is not only used by this Lodge but other Lodges and organisations throughout the community.
Equally important is the role Lodge St Bryde has played beyond its walls. Charity, support for Brethren in distress, and service to the wider community have long been part of our identity. These acts remind us that Freemasonry is not confined to the temple.
We are proud of our strong relationship with both Provincial Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Over the years Brethren have held high offices in both, and in our 150 years surely this year is our strongest contribution with high offices held by our secretary in Grand Lodge and also the RWM and PM Bro Alex being awarded positions in the next commission of the new Provincial Grand Master.
Our members have sat in meetings with royalty, have travelled the globe proudly flying the flag for Scottish Freemasonry but more particularly 579. We have even had a brother Knighted by the Queen.
Today, as we sit in this Lodge, we are not merely observers of history -
It is now our responsibility to ensure that future Brethren can look back with the same pride. By maintaining our standards, supporting one another, and remaining faithful to the principles of the Craft
Brethren, Lodge St Bryde No. 579 is not defined by when it was founded, but by how it continues to stand. Long may it do so -
Thank you, Brethren. Stuart J. Jack, Past Master.
Speech: The History of Lodge St Bryde No. 579
“Fantastic” that was the most common word used to describe the 150th Rededication.
137 Brethren signed the book including the MW Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of Greece and a MW Past Grand Master of Kansas.
A Deputation of 22 from Grand Lodge headed by RW Bro. Ramsay McGhee, Immediate Past Grand Master, included in the Deputation were RW Bro. James L. Jack, Substitute Grand Master and Bro. Alex Hamilton Grand Committee , a Deputation of 14 from Provincial Grand Lodge headed by Bro. Andrew D. Millar Provincial Grand Master.