Lodge St David (Tarbolton) Mauchline No.133
The Mother Lodge of Robert Burns
Chartered 1773 - Celebrating 251 years of tradition...
Welcome to the webpages of Lodge St. David (Tarbolton) Mauchline No.133, the Mother Lodge of Robert Burns.
The aim of this site is to promote and support the Lodge, its activities, and the aims of Freemasonry in general, and hopefully will be of interest to Masons and Non-Masons alike.
We are very proud of our Lodge Heritage.
Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns was Initiated into Lodge St. David on the 4th July 1781, Passed and Raised on 1st October the same year, making this for all time his Mother Lodge.
The original Charter from Grand Lodge, and the mallet used in the Lodge at the time of the Initiation of Robert Burns are on display and can still be seen at any of our Regular Meetings.
More general information on Robert Burns the Freemason can be found in a section of the site dedicated to this topic, as well as links to sites of special interest to the Burns enthusiast.
If, after browsing these webpages, you would like to know more about this Lodge, Freemasonry in General, or have any comments about the site content please use the link below to contact the Lodge Secretary.
All Brethren are welcome to join us at our regular meetings which take place on the 4th Tuesday, August - May (except December), at 7.30pm. Our syllabus can be viewed in the section below.
St. David lapsed members are particularly encouraged to seriously consider coming back to the Lodge, you will be made most welcome.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to our webpages.
Bro. Stuart J. McCarlie - Master
2024/25 Syllabus (Subject to change - check this page for regular updates)
Our regular meetings take place on the 4th Tuesday, August - May (except December), at 7.30pm, M.T., 63 Loudoun Street, Mauchline, KA5 5BE.
Event Date Notes & Comments
Special Meeting 14 Jan '25 MM Degree
Burns Supper 24 Jan '25 6.30 for 7pm. Ticket Only - sold out.
Regular Meeting 28 Jan '25 Ballot. EA Degree
Special Meeting 11 Feb '25 MMM Degree
Deputation 12 Feb '25 Lodge The Bonnie Doon No.565 to confer MMM Degree
Regular Meeting 25 Feb '25 FC Degree
Deputation 07 Mar '25 Lodge St James No.135 to confer FC Degree
Special Meeting 11 Mar '25 MMM Degree
Regular Meeting 25 Mar '25 MM Degree
Regular Meeting 22 Apr '25 MMM Degree
Deputation 30 Apr '25 Lodge St Andrew No.126 to confer Degree
Regular Meeting 27 May '25 TBD
Summer Recess
Contact Details
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