Lodge Douglas Name.

The name Douglas is derived from that village in Lanarkshire where, annually in the month of May, the Cameronian Regiment held their Conventicle, as they did in sterner times during the struggle for religious freedom. 

Nearby is the chapel of St. Brides where lie the Remains of the Douglas’s, who have emblazoned their name in Scottish History. Of those who proposed the name it also carried the memories of an old Cameronian and Freemason who introduced them to these landmarks that they may, "learn from the past and use well in the future". 

Other names which were considered at the time, were the Hunter, The Murray and East Kilbride.

To our Founder Members we are also indebted for the magnificent Standard. The design, which embodies our MASONIC emblems, displays in the centre of the
Volume of the Sacred Law, the Cross of St. Andrew and the Douglas Heart all with faithful significance. The ribbons which decorate our Standard bear evidence of the ties we have established with Sister Lodges, particularly in our early days, and serve to remind us of those who came forward with outstretched hands to assist us over the first hurdle. The Standard was replaced by our Brethren from Lewis Lodge no. 872 E.C. in Whitehaven, for our 40th Anniversary, and is a glorious copy of the original.

Our Mode of Dress

One of the strengths of Freemasonry, is that as Brethren we are all on the level.

Our MODE OF DRESS at our meetings was agreed by the Founder Members to be, evening wear attire for the 7 principal office-bearers, dark lounge suit, white shirt and dark tie for all other lodge members.  Every prospective member to the lodge is made aware of this requirement, prior to joining, and whilst it is not a condition of membership we are not aware of anyone who has objected to or deigned to meet this request.  There has been the odd hint or suggestion from outwith our lodge that we were adopting airs and graces, and thus setting ourselves up as being in some way above others. Nothing could have been further from the truth, in actual fact our Founders were being very far-sighted and discerning in this decision, as they were in so many others.  An accepted mode of dress, rather than elevating an individual brother, is a great leveller.  No comparision can be made against a brother's wardrobe, or against a brother's sartorial tastes, thus there is no pressure upon the individual who is progressing in office to try and keep up with "Brother Jones" in his elegance or style of dress.  This can be a great boon, expense-wise, particularly to the young brother making his way through the various offices year by year, until he reaches the ultimate of R.W.M. We have received a great deal of praise throughout the years for our beautiful regalia, but praise also for the way our "MODE OF DRESS" sets the Douglas tartan off to such effect, the one compliments the other. 

We suggest to you  Brethren, that our "MODE OF DRESS" has now become one of our established customs and as such we should all strive to maintain it to the best of our ability thus adding to the beauty and dignity of our proceedings.
 

 Lodge Douglas Colours 

We in Lodge Douglas wear our Apron over our coat or jacket so we can proudly display the colours we wear.