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The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has this morning contacted media outlets regarding inaccurate reports of marchers being arrested at Glasgow’s 200th anniversary Boyne Celebrations. We can confirm no marchers were arrested. The Grand Master and executive congratulate Glasgow County Grand Lodge on an excellent Boyne celebration parade.
Statement
The Grand Master Jim McHarg and Grand Lodge Executive Officers congratulate the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow on reaching the 200th anniversary of Orange parades in Glasgow. Jim McHarg stated he looks forward to a peaceful and successful parade as Glasgow’s Orange family celebrate their heritage and culture. We look forward to the pageantry, the …
Statement
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland is pleased to note that common sense has prevailed within West Dunbartonshire Council and their committee decision regarding Dumbarton District LOL 27 parade notification for Saturday 18th September. Whether or not councillors agree or disagree with parades we live in a democratic society and there are certain legal protections …
Statement
We note with sadness that King William’s statue has been vandalised once again. The magnificent statue of King William III Prince of Orange situated adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral has been damaged with the horse’s tail deliberately broken off. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has been in contact with Glasgow city council who are currently …
HRH Prince Philip
The Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Loyal Orange Institution of Scotland stand with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on this difficult day of the funeral of H.R.H. Prince Philip. Our thoughts and prayers are with them today and always. God save The Queen.Long May She Reign.
STATEMENT FROM THE GRAND MASTER
The Most Worthy Grand Master provides the following update for lodges and members following the advice sought from the Scottish Government. The lodge meetings that you are referring to are presumably events where those attending will know and be interacting with each other, and therefore these would be considered social gatherings. As such, and following …
Our submission on the Hate Crime Bill
The Grand Master has submitted the following submission to the Scottish Government on the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill. Dear Justice Secretary Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill This submission relates to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 67) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 23 …
Thought for Today
I’m saddened to respond to ‘Amy Muz’ on her diatribe on the Orange Order in Glasgow and Scotland – but gladdened to do so too. She encourages people to ‘do their research’ and I present an opportunity for education – something we pride ourselves on in Scotland. I’m the Rev. Jason Lingiah, a Reformed Protestant …
Statement by Grand Lodge
The article published by “trainee journalist” Amy Murray on WordPress.com is full of inaccuracies, blind prejudice and intolerance towards Scots who are members of the Orange Order. Scots who have been extremely active in their communities providing financial, practical and moral support to our NHS and care homes and other essential workers as well as …
