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Bro. William Liddell
Right Worshipful Master.
Installed September 2023
As the Right Worshipful Master, welcome to The Celtic Lodge of Edinburgh & Leith 291, many thanks for taking the time to visit us.
The Celtic Lodge was conceived in 1821 in the house of Alexander Stewart, 188 Cowgate, Edinburgh. The petitioners for a charter being actuated by a strong desire, which they trusted was a powerful motive in the breast of every Scotsman, “to promote the manufacture of the tartan of their native land and encourage the wearing of the ancient costume of their country.”
For many years the Lodge met in different places. Finally, in 1945, a long search for their own premises came to an end and they were able to purchase Deacon Brodie’s Close from the Town and Gown Society and this has now been restored to what has been acclaimed as “a bright jewel in the Crown of the Royal Mile”. (You can read a more extensive history here: Our Lodge)
Please take a few moments to browse our site and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to: Contact Us.
Bro. William Liddell - Right Worshipful Master
The Celtic Lodge was conceived in 1821 in the house of Alexander Stewart, 188 Cowgate, Edinburgh. The petitioners for a charter being actuated by a strong desire, which they trusted was a powerful motive in the breast of every Scotsman, “to promote the manufacture of the tartan of their native land and encourage the wearing of the ancient costume of their country.”
For many years the Lodge met in different places. Finally, in 1945, a long search for their own premises came to an end and they were able to purchase Deacon Brodie’s Close from the Town and Gown Society and this has now been restored to what has been acclaimed as “a bright jewel in the Crown of the Royal Mile”. (You can read a more extensive history here: Our Lodge)
Please take a few moments to browse our site and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to: Contact Us.
Bro. William Liddell - Right Worshipful Master
Lodge Meetings
The Celtic Lodge meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, Octoberr to March and we tyle at 7.00pm unless otherwise posted.
Our Annual Installation is held on the 4th Saturday in September at 3pm. There is also a Scots night on the 4th Friday in April. This is a non-Masonic event, commencing at 6.30pm.
You can view upcoming meetings and events here: Meetings
Our Annual Installation is held on the 4th Saturday in September at 3pm. There is also a Scots night on the 4th Friday in April. This is a non-Masonic event, commencing at 6.30pm.
You can view upcoming meetings and events here: Meetings
200th Anniversary Celebration
lThe Lodge recently celebrated their 200th Anniversary and joining 291 members on the day were representatives from Grand Lodge and from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh.
Part of the celebration was a spectacular dinner held at Edinburgh's prestigious Balmoral Hotel and enjoyed by all concerned.
Our photograph shows the Lodge Office Bearers and you can view more images from the day here: 200th Anniversary
Part of the celebration was a spectacular dinner held at Edinburgh's prestigious Balmoral Hotel and enjoyed by all concerned.
Our photograph shows the Lodge Office Bearers and you can view more images from the day here: 200th Anniversary