Royal Order of Scotland - Kwa Zulu-Natal Eastern

Royal Order of Scotland - Kwa Zulu-Natal Eastern The Royal Order of Scotland is an honour society linked to Freemasonry. Membership is an honour extended to Freemasons by invitation.

The Grand Lodge of the Royal Order of Scotland is headquartered in Edinburgh, with a total of 88 Provincial Grand Lodges in several locations around Britain, and in a number of countries around the world. The order claims the King of Scots as hereditary Grand Master. The Deputy Grand Master and Governor of the order is currently Sir Archibald Donald Orr-Ewing, 6th Baronet (b. 20 December 1938). Or

r-Ewing is the eldest son of Sir Ronald Archibald Orr-Ewing, 5th Baronet and was educated at Gordonstoun and Trinity College, Dublin. He was the Grand Master Mason of the The Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland, until 27 November 2008, a post he held since 2005. He previously held the post between 1999 and 2004, being the only person to hold that office twice. He was installed as Deputy Grand Master & Governor (the administrator) of the Royal Order of Scotland at Edinburgh on 3 July 2009. In times in which there is no King of Scots, the Deputy Grand Master and Governor is the worldwide leader of the Order. The ROS Grand Lodge and the Provincial Grand Lodges confer two degrees:
Heredom of Kilwinning
Knight of the Rosy Cross

History

The order has existed since at least 1741, based on records in the archive of the Grand Lodge demonstrating activity in London, with a further charter being granted in 1750 to work the degree at The Hague. The holder of that warrant, William Mitchell, moved to Edinburgh around 1752/3, using the charter to establish a Provincial Grand Lodge there. In 1767 this body became the Grand Lodge of the Royal Order of Scotland. Activity appears to have dwindled with the Order nearing extinction in the early 19th century but a resurgence culminated in the establishment of further Provincial Grand Lodges by 1843. The legends of the order date its origination to the reign of King David I in the 12th century in the Heredom degree, with the Rosy Cross degree originating in 1314 following the Battle of Bannockburn.

Installation meeting, 6th November 2025Congratulations to our new Provincial Grand Master Thomas Rohde
08/11/2025

Installation meeting, 6th November 2025
Congratulations to our new Provincial Grand Master Thomas Rohde

23/06/2025

The Battle of Bannockburn began this day 1314.

Over two days, Robert The Bruce and an outnumbered Scottish force fought off a superior English army.

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06/04/2025

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Road trip to Jhb to witness Installation of Bro Jim Kerr. 27.9.23. It was an honour and privilege to meet Deputy Grand M...
29/09/2023

Road trip to Jhb to witness Installation of Bro Jim Kerr. 27.9.23. It was an honour and privilege to meet Deputy Grand Master and Governor, Bro Ewan Rutherford and Grand Secretary, Bro Alan Dickson.

22/12/2022

Greetings Brethren, I recieved a phone call from Bro Mike Cank today in Welsh Wales ! He passes on his good wishes to everyone.
Fraternally. Graham Bush. PPGM

last night, Lodge Duguza in Umhlali KZN hosted "A night of the Degrees"Each representative gave a talk on their respecti...
13/10/2022

last night, Lodge Duguza in Umhlali KZN hosted "A night of the Degrees"
Each representative gave a talk on their respective Order. I was honoured to present a paper on The History of The Royal Order of Scotland.

07/02/2022

Greetings everyone from a Hot & Sunny Durban South Africa. Last Thursday 3rd Feb we were fortunate enough to have Dispensation from Grand Lodge and held a meeting whereby we Promoted two Brethren to the Rosy Cross degree, at the conclusion of which ceremony they were warmly welcomed by the PGM.
Thereafter, we admitted our newest Brother who was Advanced to the Degree of Heredom of Kilwinning and was allocated his characteristic. On conclusion of the ceremony he was congratulated and welcomed by the PGM.
Our next scheduled meeting will be 5th May, and we have another new Candidate for that meeting. Fraternally as always. PGM

This evening we had our Installation Ceremony. Graham Bush PGM taking the Chair for his 5th and final year.
04/11/2021

This evening we had our Installation Ceremony. Graham Bush PGM taking the Chair for his 5th and final year.

26/10/2021

Greetings Brethren,
On Monday 27th Sept, I was privileged to be invited to an International Zoom meeting hosted by The Provincial Grand Lodge of South East Asia.
I was one of Sixty-three attendees, which included Members & PGM’s from The Philippines, Hong Kong, Cameroons, Australia, Singapore, Belgium, UK and of course South Africa.

The highlight of the meeting was a Lecture entitled; “The Origin & Reasons of the Unique Character of The Royal Order of Scotland”.
This was presented by Bro Louis de Bouvére, who is the PGM of Belgium.

17/04/2021

It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all of the passing of our Past Provincial Grand Master, Bro Geoff Davis. Bro Davis was diagnosed with stomach Cancer in February, and lost the good fight Yesterday, as he passed quietly in Hospital.
He was an astute career Mason, and will be sorely missed both by the Craft and The Royal Order.
Farewell my Friend and Mentor.
Until we meet again on the Square my Brother.
Graham Bush. PGM.

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