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Lodge Balgonie No. 764

Lodge Balgonie 764 hold on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland –

Has been at the heart of Markinch community since 1889, taking up its first residence in the Haigs Wine Store and Markinch train station before completion of the current building (Bowling Green Road) in 1890. The current hall has been used for many Masonic and non Masonic events, organisations and clubs over the years. The hall was used the by the military during the two world wars. To this day and beyond, Lodge Balgonie No. 764 has given support to many national and possibly more importantly, local causes.

Office Bearers 2024/2025

  • Right Worshipful Master – Bro John Rougvie
  • Immediate Past Master – Bro Ian Stevenson
  • Depute Master –
  • Substitute Master – Bro David Martin
  • Worshipful Senior Warden – Bro Michael Quigley
  • Worshipful Junior Warden – Bro Derek Aitken
  • Secretary- Bro Colin Davie PM
  • Treasure- Bro Stewart Quigley PM
  • Almoner – Bro Chic Dinsdale (Affiliate PM)
  • Chaplain- Bro Derek Waye (Affiliate PM)
  • Senior Deacon – Bro Chic Duff PM
  • Junior Deacon- Bro Ian Cooper
  • Director of Ceremonies- Bro Alan Watson PM
  • Architect – Bro John Shearer Snr
  • Jeweller – Bro Will Graham
  • Bible Bearer – Bro John Sinski
  • Inner Guard – Bro Stuart Taggart
  • Tyler – Bro Jim Dewar
  • Organist – Bro Jim Aitken
  • Marshall – Bro Grahame Ripley
  • Director of Music – Bro Willie Daily PM
  • Piper – Bro Sandy Imrie PM
  • Bard – Bro Tam Salter
  • President of Steward – Bro David Purves
  • Junior Steward – Bro
  • Banner Bearer – Bro David McFarlane

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Our Legacy

The Rich History of Lodge Balgonie 764

Established in the heart of Markinch, Fife, Lodge Balgonie 764 has been a vital part of the community for many years. Our history reflects a commitment to brotherhood, charitable endeavours, and a strong dedication to improving the lives of those around us.

IPM Bro Ross Martin’s recent article published on Fife Today online news site highlights the charity endeavours of the Lodge –

“The membership of Lodge Balgonie 764, the branch of Scottish Freemasonry that has been an active part of the Markinch community since 1889, and continue to hold their fortnightly meetings in the town’s Masonic Hall opposite the bowling club, have over the 136 years of Freemasonry in Markinch, actively contributed financially, or through the giving of their time and skills, to many community groups, events and organisation that meet in Markinch or in the wider mid-Fife communities and this continues today.

Between May 2023 and February 2025 this body of men have donated £2060 to local good causes, £1860 of which were made to non-Masonic causes or charities. Benefactors include the annual sponsorship of the Markinch memorial gardens, restoration work in Markinch Parish Church, the town’s Remembrance Sunday parade and annual sponsorship of the Markinch Highland Games.

Beyond the boundaries of the town, the Lodge membership have donated to Foodbank appeals, MND support and the annual Fife Masonic Easter Egg appeal – providing easter eggs to children in local hospitals and hospices.

The current Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Balgonie, Bro. Ian Stevenson commented, that the enjoyment and pleasure of being a Freemason, and especially a Markinch Mason, was knowing that collectively the members of the lodge were able to make a difference, however large or small, to the local community that they are proud to be a part of.”
Bro R Martin IPM (2025)



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