Office bearers of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Angus and Mearns
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The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Angus & Mearns

Supporting Royal Arch Chapters and associated Orders throughout Angus, Dundee and the Mearns, with a tradition of companionship and service extending back to the eighteenth century.

Our heritage

Royal Arch Masonry across Angus & Mearns

Royal Arch Freemasonry has been worked in the Province since around 1765, and the first Grand Superintendent was elected in 1861.

The Province includes some of Scotland’s oldest Royal Arch Chapters, alongside Chapters established as communities across Angus and Dundee grew. Today, it continues to support ceremonial work, visitation, companionship and charitable activity.

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Landmarks and communities across Angus and Mearns
Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter installation gathering
Our Province

A living tradition, grounded in companionship

The Province supports Chapters in Montrose, Dundee, Brechin, Inverbervie, Arbroath, Forfar, Glamis, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth and Lochee.

Companions meet to continue their Masonic journey, maintain historic ceremonial traditions, welcome visitors and support their communities.

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The Province at a glance

Centuries of Royal Arch history

Historic information carried forward from the original Provincial website.

16Royal Arch Chapters
1765Royal Arch working recorded in the Province
1861First Grand Superintendent elected
7Chapters founded before 1800
Grand Superintendent

M.E.C. Donald Downie

Provincial Grand Superintendent of Angus & Mearns.

The Grand Superintendent leads the Province in supporting its Chapters, encouraging visitation and maintaining the traditions of Royal Arch Freemasonry throughout Angus and the Mearns.

Meet the Provincial team →
M.E.C. Donald Downie
Provincial Grand SuperintendentAngus & Mearns
A welcoming Province

Plan a visit or continue your Masonic journey

Meeting patterns, venues and visiting guidance have been brought together in a clear format for Companions travelling within the Province.

Find your nearest Chapter

Search by Chapter name, number or town and open directions to the meeting place.

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Understand the Orders

Learn about Chapter, Royal Ark Mariner, Lodge & Council and the Cryptic Rite.

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Use current forms

Access the latest official forms and guidance supplied by Supreme Grand Chapter.

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Charity & community

Supporting local causes throughout the Province

The Angus and Mearns Cork Lodge has supported youth organisations, community groups and charitable causes across the area.

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Interested in the Royal Arch?

Continue your Masonic journey

Membership is open to Master Masons in good standing. Full joining information is provided by the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland.

How to join ↗