OUR LODGE
For a considerable time local Freemasons had discussed the desirability of forming a Lodge in the district. The first suggestion came from Brother James Matthew of Corstorphine. Brother Matthew was a former Schoolmaster of Juniper Green.
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An inaugural meeting was held on the 25 th of June 1907 that was well attended. The brethren present were drawn from practically every Lodge in the metropolis and one or two Provincial Lodges. Lodge Kirknewton and Ratho No 85 at that time our nearest neighbours being specifically well represented.
The necessary formalities being complied with a Petition was raised on the 12 th of July 1907 and presented to The Grand Lodge of Scotland. It is recorded that the Lodge should be opened for the district of the Water of Leith.
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Lodge Colinton and Currie was founded in 1907 and was Erected and Consecrated in the Gibson Craig Memorial Hall a photograph is shown below.
At the Regular Meeting of the Lodge of the 27 th of December 1926 the brethren were finally informed that the Lodge had at long last purchased the Temperance Hall.
They had been in contact with the Trustees of the late Brother John A Forrest to claim the £500.00 bequest.
The trustees had confirmed that payment of the bequest would be made within the month.
The Lodge met in these premises from 1929 until 1967 because of Road widening on Lanark Road.
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The Current Location of the Lodge was constructed and on Sunday the 3rd of August 1969 at 1pm the brethren assembled to take part in a ceremony of placing the stone containing the number of the Lodge 1029.
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The Master Brother Nelson Baillie officiated at the ceremony assisted by his uncle Brother RC (Bertie) Tennant PM. Brother Tennant placed the
stone saying “I declare this stone well and truly laid and may the blessing of the Most High rest on all who will labour in the Lodge”
The Lodge was formally Dedicated and Consecrated by the Provincial Grand Master Brother Andrew B. Wright on the 5th of November 1969.
In the years the Lodge has existed through 2 world Wars it has only been forced to close its doors during the COVID Pandemic, however thanks to the Reigning Master and Past Masters, it kept meeting virtually and continued with it Charitable donations.
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Thus proving Freemasons have contributed to the Currie Community for over 100 years