The ‘Mother Lodge of Scotland’ has a most fascinating history. Those of us who belong to the older lodges (the ones with the lower numbers) undoubtedly feel a sense of pride when we give out our lodge number. So how do those who belong to Lodge Mother Kilwinning No. 0 feel? This must have been the start of many a long debate.
    The official website of Lodge Mother Kilwinning No 0 has a wonderful section on the history of the Lodge, where their passion and determination has produced a most unique lodge, a lodge where there are no other lodges in their Province, a lodge where up until 1983, the Master of the Lodge would by right of that office become Provincial Grand Master for Ayrshire. This is a must for those of us who like a tale to tell, or organize masonic quizzes. Visit and prepare to be amazed. www.mk0.com
    After the last issue of Freemasonry Today, I was contacted by a Brother from Buckinghamshire. Apparently Brother Bob Chevin had spent ‘an interesting hour’ browsing the recommended websites reviewed in the winter issue of Freemasonry Today and felt the urge to give his Provincial Grand Lodge website a mention. I am so glad he did. I understand that Ray Reed, the Provincial Grand Master and his team play a big part in managing this most informative website.
    So what makes it so good? What is it that has made this very hard-to-please critic so enthused? One of the most important things that a website has, is that often-missed opportunity of ‘a first impression’. Buckinghamshire have made the most of this opportunity with a clean and easy index page. The first words that appear are Families and Friends – Charities and then Masons. One of the best constructed masonic websites I have seen to date! Take the time to visit at: www.buckspgl.org
    Others worth a mention are: Johannisloge Matthias Claudius No. 490 from Hamburg which can be found at www.freimaurer-hamburg.com; Lodge St. Kilda No. 881 at www.stkilda881.co.uk and the still very young but what a good idea ‘Initiates Club’ at www.initiatesclub.co.uk
    If you know of any other fraternal sites we should take a look at email us at sites@thefreemason.com