The Lodge of St Anthony 154, Inverurie

Aberdeenshire

Founded in 1783, Lodge St Anthony No. 154 is, apart from the Kirk, the oldest organisation in Inverurie and the oldest Masonic Lodge in the Province of Aberdeenshire West. The Lodge received its licence from the Grand Lodge of Scotland on 26 December 1783 and has played an important role in the town's history for more than two centuries.

The Lodge's first hall was built behind the Mason Lodge Inn, on land purchased in 1788 at the north end of the Market Place. The Lodge met there until 1838, when the property was sold and the Lodge became dormant. Following the efforts of local Freemasons, particularly Captain Charles Hunter, the Lodge was revived in 1872 and allowed to retain its original number, 154.

After a period meeting in a former Methodist Chapel, the present Masonic Hall was constructed in 1881. The foundation stone was laid with full Masonic honours, and an extension added in 1902 created the large meeting hall still in use today. In 1984, the Lodge celebrated its bicentenary, marking 200 years of continuous history and service to the local community.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Lodge, its buildings and traditions through a range of displays and exhibitions.

Activities:

• Exhibition on the history of Lodge St Anthony No. 154
• Displays of Masonic heritage and traditions

Visitor Information:

• No booking required
• Easy wheelchair access from High Street
• Refreshments available on site, with donations welcome towards the upkeep of the Lodge

Facilities

• WC
• Disabled WC
• Disabled Access
• Parking
• Refreshments

Additional Access Information

• Wheelchair access is readily available from High Street.
• Refreshments will be available and a donation is welcomed towards upkeep of the Lodge.