Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire encompasses 43 Scottish Craft Lodges across Kilwinning, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Troon, Irvine, and Tarbolton.
Home to Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 (the Mother Lodge of Scotland, linked to the 12th-century builders of Kilwinning Abbey) and Lodge St David Tarbolton, where Robert Burns was initiated in 1781.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | GLoS |
| Geographic Region | Scotland |
| Provincial Headquarters | 98 Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6AA |
| Year Constituted | 1736 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 43 Lodges (~3,200 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.pglayrshire.com ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning)
Select a Masonic Hall in Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning) below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Kilwinning (KA13)
Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 Temple
98 Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 6AA
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning)
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Lodge Kilwinning No. 0 | 1140 | Time Immemorial / Scottish Craft | Wednesday (Monthly Sep-May) | KILWINNING |
Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning) Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire wear the official Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning) Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Ayrshire (Mother Kilwinning).