Royal Order History

Tracing our regal roots back 700 years to Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Bannockburn.

History of the Royal Order

The Royal Order of Scotland has a rich history, tracing its regal roots back 700 years to Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Bannock. The Ritual has remained unchanged for over 260 years. The Royal Order comprises two Degrees namely:

  • The Heredom of Kilwinning

  • The Knighthood of the Rosy Cross

A stone engraving featuring an ornate coat of arms with intricate scrollwork and a shield motif. Below the coat of arms, there is text in a carved script, partially obscured and weathered over time.
A stone engraving featuring an ornate coat of arms with intricate scrollwork and a shield motif. Below the coat of arms, there is text in a carved script, partially obscured and weathered over time.
A detailed stone carving featuring an ornate coat of arms, set above an arched stone structure. The crest includes a shield with heraldic symbols and is surrounded by intricate foliage and decorative flourishes. Above the carving, an inscription is engraved into the stone.
A detailed stone carving featuring an ornate coat of arms, set above an arched stone structure. The crest includes a shield with heraldic symbols and is surrounded by intricate foliage and decorative flourishes. Above the carving, an inscription is engraved into the stone.

Our Historical Legacy

The Royal Order of Scotland can also claim to be senior to all other masonic systems with the exception of the Craft, as authentic documentary proof exists in its archives indicating that the Order was active as early as 1741. This was substantiated in the form of a Patent of Appointment, dated 22 July 1750, granted in London to a William Mitchell, empowering him to erect a Provincial Grand Lodge in The Hague, Holland, which was endorsed by the ‘Provincial Grand Master of South Britain.

An ornate stone carving featuring a coat of arms with intricate scrollwork and heraldic symbols. The shield is divided into sections with various symbols, including a star and animal figures. Above the shield is a knight's helmet with elaborate plumes. Below the coat of arms, there is an inscription in Dutch.
An ornate stone carving featuring a coat of arms with intricate scrollwork and heraldic symbols. The shield is divided into sections with various symbols, including a star and animal figures. Above the shield is a knight's helmet with elaborate plumes. Below the coat of arms, there is an inscription in Dutch.

Membership of this Christian Order is highly prized and is by strict invitation.

Heritage

Celebrating the legacy of Scottish Freemasonry.

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