Our History...


For The Greater Part
of the 20th Century, masons have endeavoured to provide premises suitable to meet the needs of freemasons in the Edinburgh area. Notable amongst these were the Edinburgh Corporation tramways and the Edinburgh transport Masonic Clubs. In 1955, a few zealous Craftsmen accepted responsibility of the assets of the latter and founded The Edinburgh Masonic Club. Initially these Members used the premises of the free gardeners in Picardy place. at the latter part of that year, 27 Albany Street became vacant and with the financial support of younger Brewers, the members purchased this property. he logo displayed above can be easily edited with any text editor to add your compa



The First Annual General Meeting
was held in the Clubrooms on 17th May 1956, and the Club officially opened by Bro. Col. Dudgeon on 27th February1957. For this service, he was made honorary Life Member, the only person thus honoured by the Club members. Despite financial setbacks over the first ten years this club proved to be one of the foremost Social Clubs in the Edinburgh area. This has been achieved by the loyal support of the members. At the Annual general Meetings 1971/72, the members unanimously decided to vacate the premises in Albany Street and purchase the site at Shrub Place lane. After considerable delays, the new premises were opened to members on 19th may 1975. 



In Late 1982
the club premises underwent a major transformation as part of a phased renovation scheme the cost of which exceeded the cost of the purchase and erection of the premises. This renovation was financed by means of a loan from Scottish brewers. In 1998 the Club Function hall was completely refurbished at a total cost of £100,000 and again the financial support of Scottish Brewers Ltd was forthcoming , thereby confirming the arrangement commenced with younger brewers in 1955

 

Future Plans
Plans have been submitted and approved for a new club see above link for further details

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