Marking 100 years since the end of World War 1

On Saturday 22nd September 2018 Provincial marked 100 years since the end of World War One at a wreath laying Ceremony at the War Memorial in Cowie.

The event was very well attended by Provincial Grand Lodge and the Lodges in the Province. Also present were members of the Widows Sons,  who have been attending many similar events across Scotland.

Amongst the dignitaries present were the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Brother Alistair T Marshall, The Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Alan Simpson, The Provost of Falkirk, William Buchanan, The Provost of Clackmannanshire, Tina Murphy, Falkirk Councillor, James Kerr, Stirling Councillor, Maureen Bennison & Brother David A. Reid, Grand Sword Bearer.

Assisting in the Ceremony was Piper, Brother Kevin McLean PG Standard Bearer and Bugler Mr Simon Railton.

Grateful thanks go to all involved in the organisation of the event including those who assisted in providing and serving the refreshments after in Cowie Community Centre.

The creation of the War Memorial and Memorial Garden in the village of Cowie, Stirlingshire was the result of research carried out by local resident William Stevenson, PG Junior Warden of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire.

Click here details of the programme

Pictured below are Images from the day. These are low resolution if anyone wants full size let me know.

The Memorial Garden
The Guard of Honour
The Assembled Dignitaries
The Assembled Brethren