Tyler

where did the office of tyler come from and what are his duties

The title and role derive by analogy from operative masonry, where the tiler finished a building by laying the roof tiles to protect the interior from weather and intrusion. In speculative lodges, the officer guarding the outer entrance was given the same name because he covers the lodge room and secures those within from outside interference.

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Lodge of Edinburgh

What are the historical records of the Lodge of Edinburgh?

The existing minute books of the Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 commence on 31 July 1599. Although the extinct Lodge of Aitchison's Haven holds entries dating back to 9 January 1598, Mary's Chapel possesses the oldest continuous records of any active lodge in the world.

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Mother Kilwinning

What is Mother Lodge Kilwinning?

Mother Lodge Kilwinning is an ancient Masonic lodge in Kilwinning, Scotland, founded around 1140 AD during the erection of Kilwinning Abbey, as recorded by Mother Kilwinning . William Schaw's Second Statutes of 1599 recognized it as the "Head Lodge of Scotland," and the lodge was constituting new lodges independently by 1677.

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Lodge of Antiquity

Is the Lodge of Antiquity related to the Kilwinning Lodge?

Is the Lodge of Antiquity related to the Kilwinning Lodge?

Scottish Freemasonry

which is the oldest surviving scottish lodge in India

The oldest surviving Scottish lodge in India is Lodge Rising Star of Western India No. 342. Established in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1843, this lodge was founded by Dr. James Burnes, who played a significant role in establishing Scottish Freemasonry in India. It was part of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India and its Dependencies, which was established under the Scottish Constitution in 1838.