These 12 photographs are part of a larger series that explores the intertwined history of operative stonemasons and speculative Freemasons in Scotland. Through architectural images and archival documents, The Masonic Photographs follow this mysterious story from the calloused hands of ancient builders to the white gloves of modern Masons – an arcane legacy.
Date Stone, The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary’s Chapel) No. 1, Hill Street, Edinburgh 2018 Stonemasons’ Coat of Arms, Trades House, Glasgow 2018 Chandelier, Freemason’s Hall, The Grand Lodge of Scotland, George Street, Edinburgh 2018 Grave Marker, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh 2018 Mark Book, Lodge Kilwinning No. 0, Kilwinning 2018 Windows of S. Andreas and S. Johannis, Pollokshields Burgh Masonic Hall, Glasgow 2018 Lodge Kirkwall Kilwinning No. 38, Kirkwall, Orkney 2018 Blue Angel, Sacristy, Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn 2018 Exterior, The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary’s Chapel) No. 1, Hill Street, Edinburgh 2018 Exterior, Lodge Kirkwall Kilwinning No. 38, Castle Street, Kirkwall 2018 Exterior, Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn 2018 Skull and Grave Marker, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh 2018