Pollokshields Burgh Hall

Been here countless times and never noticed these signs or knew that it was built by Bro. Sir John Stirling Maxwell, popular place for weddings and nearly booked it for mine. Anyone familiar with Shawlands will recongise the name from pubs , park and street names in and about Shawlands.

Lodge Pollok 772 lodge here.

At the movies

'The Freemason' (click to see trailer)

I came across this movie a while ago but not had a chance to see it. It has actually got some good reviews and is filmed in and around Salt Lake City Masonic Temple, with some brethren filling in as extras.

Worth a look I think.

Out and about

"The Freemason" timepiece produced by Barclay and Co ( http://barclaywatch.com) modelled and travelled around Glasgow by our very own RWM.

Ed Barclay is a Freemason from across the pond who makes beautiful limited edition timepieces, inspired by both the craft and the Dudley Watch Co work of the 20's.

Worth a gander and an addition to many wishlists!

Top photograph is bronze statue of old Glasgow.

Middle photograph is Glasgow Cathedral, The original oak wood trusses of the Cathedral were removed and the Freemasons of Glasgow got their Gavels from this wood.

The bottom is a photograph of the oldest house in Glasgow built in 1471.

Bro. David Reid

In 1875 Bro.Reid was Master of Lodge St. Andrew, Glasgow No 465, and at the age of 21 is believed to have been one of the youngest masters in the history of Scottish Freemasonry.