Lodge 19 Coupar O'Fife

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Lodge 19 Coupar O'Fife We are a Masonic Lodge located in the town of Cupar, Fife, on the East coast of Scotland.

This is the official page for Lodge 19 Coupar o' Fife, a Masonic lodge in the province of Fife and Kinross. Lodge 19 was instituted in 1658 and chartered in 1758 by the Grand Lodge of Scotland and is the oldest currently active lodge in the province.

⚠️⚠️ Event cancellation ⚠️⚠️Dear friends and followers, please be advised that this special meeting has been cancelled d...
11/10/2026

⚠️⚠️ Event cancellation ⚠️⚠️

Dear friends and followers, please be advised that this special meeting has been cancelled due to weather conditions in the North Atlantic.

Our dear friends from Iceland are unable to travel.

We hope everyone in Iceland is safe and we hope that the visit can take place at some future time.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regards,

Lodge 19 Coupar O'Fife

🏛️ A SPECIAL AND HISTORIC OCCASION AT LODGE 19. Friday the 16th October 2026 - 7pm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇮🇸

The Right Worshipful Master, Office Bearers and Brethren of Lodge 19 are delighted to announce what promises to be a truly memorable occasion in the history of our Lodge.

We will have the great pleasure and honour of welcoming a large deputation from Lodge Rún No. 2, Iceland, together with distinguished guests, for a very special evening of Masonic friendship and fellowship.

🔹 Ceremonial: Entered Apprentice Degree (EA°)

🔹 Visiting Brethren: Lodge Rún No. 2, Iceland, and distinguished guests

🔹 Harmony: A buffet Harmony will follow the formal proceedings, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy good company, renew friendships and forge new bonds across international borders.

This promises to be an exceptional gathering, celebrating the traditions, brotherhood and shared values that unite Freemasons, regardless of distance or nationality.

All Brethren in good standing will be most warmly welcomed, and we sincerely hope that as many as possible will join us to mark this significant occasion in our Lodge's history.

We look forward to extending a warm Scottish welcome to our Icelandic Brethren and sharing an evening that will undoubtedly be remembered for many years to come.

We hope you can join us! 🤝

🔨 THE TRAVELING MAN IN MASONRY 🔨Have you ever wondered why Freemasonry refers to a Brother as a “Traveling Man”?The phra...
10/10/2026

🔨 THE TRAVELING MAN IN MASONRY 🔨

Have you ever wondered why Freemasonry refers to a Brother as a “Traveling Man”?

The phrase has both historical and symbolic meaning deeply rooted in the Craft.

🧱 THE OPERATIVE MASON

In the days of Operative Masonry, skilled craftsmen often traveled from one building project to another. Much like tradesmen today, a Mason might travel considerable distances in search of work.

Experienced Master Masons were particularly likely to travel. Their skills and reputation allowed them to move freely between projects and, when traveling to another Masonic guild, a Brother’s qualifications could be vouched for by those who knew him.

The idea was simple: a Mason’s reputation traveled with him.

🔨 THE SPECULATIVE MASON

Today, we continue that tradition in a different way.

As Master Masons, we are generally free to visit other Lodges and meet Brothers throughout the fraternity. When properly vouched for or after satisfying the requirements for recognition we may sit in Lodge with Brothers we may have never met before.

The Lodge may be different.
The Brothers may be strangers.
But the Fraternity connects us.

A Mason can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles and still find a Brother waiting to extend the hand of friendship.

🌅 FROM WEST TO EAST

There is also a deeper symbolic journey represented by the Traveling Man.

In Masonry, the East represents the source of Light. The sun rises in the East, and therefore the Master occupies the East as the symbolic source of Masonic Light and instruction.

When we were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, we were symbolically travelers.

We were told:

“It will be necessary for you to travel.”

Our journey was not simply a physical one. It represented our movement from darkness toward Light.

And what is that Light?

In Masonry, Light represents knowledge.

Through knowledge comes understanding. Through understanding comes wisdom. And through wisdom, we become better men, better Brothers, and better members of our communities.

🧭 KEEP TRAVELING

Being a Traveling Man reminds us that becoming a Mason is not the end of our journey it is the beginning.

We are encouraged to continue seeking:

Light. Knowledge. Understanding. Wisdom.

Visit another Lodge. Meet another Brother. Learn something new. Share what you know. Continue traveling not merely across roads and borders, but along the lifelong path toward becoming a better man.

The road of Masonry is a journey, not a destination.

🔨 Keep traveling, Brothers. Keep seeking the Light. 🌅

🏛️ OUR HISTORY BEGAN IN 1658. YOUR JOURNEY COULD BEGIN TODAY.💚 LODGE COUPAR O’ FIFE No. 19Over 360 years of tradition. A...
09/10/2026

🏛️ OUR HISTORY BEGAN IN 1658. YOUR JOURNEY COULD BEGIN TODAY.

💚 LODGE COUPAR O’ FIFE No. 19

Over 360 years of tradition. A brotherhood for today. A place for you.

🤝 Different ages. Different backgrounds. One brotherhood.

From young men starting out to those enjoying retirement, Lodge 19 brings men together through friendship, shared values, good company and a genuine sense of belonging.

Freemasonry isn't just about our past. It's about the friendships we make and the future we build together.

📩 APPLICATIONS FOR 2026–27 ARE NOW BEING CONSIDERED!

Curious about Freemasonry? We're always happy to welcome enquiries from men aged 18+.

You don't need to know a Freemason to get started. Simply message us and we'll happily explain everything.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a friendly conversation.

📍 Freemasons Hall, 72 Bonnygate, Cupar

💚 TRADITION • FRIENDSHIP • BROTHERHOOD

🎃 CRAFT FAYRE & AFTERNOON TEA 🎃We’re getting into the Halloween spirit at the Masonic Hall, Cupar, and everyone is welco...
06/10/2026

🎃 CRAFT FAYRE & AFTERNOON TEA 🎃

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit at the Masonic Hall, Cupar, and everyone is welcome to come along!

Join us on Friday 30th October, from 4pm to 8pm, for an evening of crafts, treats and a little spooky fun. 👻🕷️

We’ll have lots of local crafters joining us, with a fantastic selection of handmade crafts, unique gifts and seasonal goodies on offer. It’s a great opportunity to support local makers and perhaps get a head start on some Christmas shopping! 🎁

🍰 Afternoon Tea – £8 per person
Take a break from browsing and enjoy a lovely selection of sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats with a cuppa.

📅 Friday 30th October
⏰ 4pm – 8pm
📍 Masonic Hall, 72 Bonnygate, Cupar

Bring your friends and family along, have a browse, enjoy something tasty and support our local crafters.

🎃 Please share and help us spread the word. We’d love to see a great turnout! 🎃

All qualified Brn will be most welcome. Note the earlier tyle time of 7pm
17/09/2026

All qualified Brn will be most welcome.

Note the earlier tyle time of 7pm

Any Fellowcraft at a loose end will be most welcome. This is an informal evening so please dress casual. Refreshments av...
17/09/2026

Any Fellowcraft at a loose end will be most welcome.

This is an informal evening so please dress casual.

Refreshments available.

Another excellent evening at Lodge No. 19 tonight, where we witnessed an exemplification of the Entered Apprentice Degr...
16/09/2026

Another excellent evening at Lodge No. 19 tonight, where we witnessed an exemplification of the Entered Apprentice Degree worked by our WSW, with several other Office Bearers stepping up into different roles.

Everyone who took part did an excellent job, and it was clear to see how much time and effort had gone into learning the various parts.

Our sincere thanks go to our candidate for volunteering, and to all the visiting Brethren who came along and supported us.

Another great night of Freemasonry in North East Fife.

Haste ye back, Brn.!

All visiting Brethren will be most welcome.
11/09/2026

All visiting Brethren will be most welcome.

A great start to the 2026/27 season at Lodge 19!This evening saw our first regular meeting of the new season, and it was...
02/09/2026

A great start to the 2026/27 season at Lodge 19!

This evening saw our first regular meeting of the new season, and it was great to see such a good turnout of both members and visiting Brethren.

There was no degree work on the programme, which gave us the opportunity to bring the Brethren up to date on the business conducted over the summer months and look ahead to the programme for the coming season.

The highlight of the evening, however, was having the privilege of affiliating two new members into Lodge 19. We are delighted to welcome them both into the Lodge and look forward to their company and contribution in the years ahead.

All in all, a very enjoyable evening and a lovely way to begin our regular programme for 2026/27.

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Lodge. We hope to see you all again soon.

Haste ye back, Brn.

Next meeting will be on Wednesday 16th September. EA° worked by our WSW with all other office bearers stepping up. More details to follow in due course.

🤝 A Great Day of Freemasonry and Friendship 🤝On Saturday 22nd August, Lodge Coupar o’ Fife No. 19 made the journey to vi...
23/08/2026

🤝 A Great Day of Freemasonry and Friendship 🤝

On Saturday 22nd August, Lodge Coupar o’ Fife No. 19 made the journey to visit our good friends at Lodge St John Corstorphine No. 788, where the Brethren of Lodge 19 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree.

Despite a few late call-offs and illnesses, we still managed to take around a dozen members through to Currie and put on a fine performance.

As always, we received a very warm welcome into the Province of Midlothian, followed by excellent hospitality and a great afternoon of Freemasonry amongst friends.

The friendship between our two Lodges has now been going strong for more than 10 years, and these annual visits have become a fantastic occasion in both Lodge calendars. Long may that friendship and tradition continue.

A huge thank you to the Brethren of Lodge St John Corstorphine No. 788 for making us so welcome and looking after us so well.

We now look forward to next year, when it will be our pleasure to welcome the Brethren of 788 back up to Cupar! 🥃🤝

Here’s to many more years of friendship between 19 and 788.

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Masonic Hall, 72 Bonnygate
Cupar
KY154LB

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 11pm
Tuesday 7pm - 11pm
Wednesday 7pm - 11pm
Thursday 7pm - 11pm
Friday 7pm - 11pm
Saturday 7pm - 11pm
Sunday 7pm - 11pm

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