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The earliest record of the Royal Order of Scotland

When
1741
Where
London
Episodes
1

The Royal Order of Scotland is an appendant Masonic order with documented activity in London dating back to at least 1741, according to Grand Lodge archives.

Episodes

  1. 1741 · LondonEarliest Documented Activity

    Grand Lodge archives confirm the order's existence and activity in London by 1741.

Background and detail

Background. The Royal Order of Scotland functions as an appendant order within Freemasonry. It is distinct in that it has no local lodges, with the Provincial Grand Lodge serving as the lowest tier of organization and activity.

Early Records. The order has existed since at least 1741, based on records in the archive of the Grand Lodge demonstrating activity in London.

Sources

  1. Royal Order of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-20

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