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Royal Order of Scotland |
The Royal Order of Scotland is an invitation order of the Masonic family. Members must be Master Masons of five years standing. The Order has two degrees, that of Heredom of Kilwinning and the Rosy Cross.
The Degree of Heredom is full of instruction to craft masons as in its lectures it explains the symbolism and teachings contained in the first 3 degrees of St. Johns Masonry. the Rosy Cross Degree is said to have been instituted by King Robert the Bruce on the field of Bannockburn as a reward to those freemasons who served him on that day.
In Australia, there is a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Order in the A. C. T and in each state except Queensland, which because of its size has three. A Provisional Grand Master is appointed for a five year term but his term may be extended. The head of the Order is known as the Deputy Grand Master and is currently the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine who is a descendant of King Robert the Bruce, the renowned ruler who holds a special place not only in history of Scotland, but also of the Order
The Order was established in Tasmania in 1976 with assistance from the Victorian Provincial Grand Lodge. the founding Provincial Grand Master was E. Chester Gifford who served ten for years. His successors have been A. Lesley Little, Barkly W. Pallet, and Maxwell G. Linton.
The recently installed Provisional Grand master is C. Bryce Ward of Lindisfarne and the Secretary is W. James Speddy, 77 Mount Stuart Road. Hobart.
The current membership is 94.
Meetings are held quarterly at Lenah Valley at 4 p.m. on designated Saturdays. membership is State wide.
