Lodge 19 Coupar O'Fife

03/11/2026

🥧🍺 PIE n’ PINT NIGHT – EVER WONDERED WHAT FREEMASONRY IS REALLY ALL ABOUT? 🍺🥧

Forget the myths, the mystery and everything you think you know about Freemasonry. Come along, meet us and find out for yourself!

Here at Lodge Coupar o’ Fife No.19, we're throwing open our doors to the local community, and we'd love you to join us!

🤔 Ever been curious about Freemasonry?

Perhaps you've thought about joining but never quite knew how to go about it? Maybe you've wondered what Freemasons actually do, what goes on inside a Lodge, or why men from all walks of life have been part of the organisation for generations?

Well, here's your chance to find out!

We're hosting a relaxed, friendly and completely informal Pie n’ Pint Night, and everyone's welcome to pop in for a chat.

📅 Friday 6th November 2026

🕖 From 7.00pm

📍 Masonic Hall, 72 Bonnygate, Cupar

🥧 A wee bite to eat and refreshments available!

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Freemasonry is about friendship, respect, integrity, charity and being part of something bigger than yourself.

It's about meeting people you might never otherwise meet, building lifelong friendships, supporting your community and enjoying some great social occasions along the way.

Our members come from all sorts of backgrounds, professions and age groups. You don't need to know a Freemason, have family connections or receive a special invitation to come along and find out more.

Whether you're 18 or 80, starting out in life, raising a family, building a career or enjoying retirement, there's no better time to discover what Freemasonry might have to offer.

🍻 NO PRESSURE. NO OBLIGATION. NO FORMALITIES.

✅ Come along on your own or bring a mate.

✅ Bring your partner or family along for the evening.

✅ Ask us absolutely anything about Freemasonry.

✅ Find out how membership works and what's involved.

✅ Meet some of our members and hear about their experiences.

✅ Enjoy a pie, a refreshment and some good company.

And if you decide Freemasonry isn't for you? That's absolutely fine too! You'll still have enjoyed a friendly evening and hopefully made a few new acquaintances.

🤝 A SPECIAL INVITATION TO FORMER MEMBERS

If you've been away from the Lodge for a while, we'd love to see you again. Come and meet some of our newer members, catch up with old friends and see what's been happening at No.19. The door is always open!

💚 YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR LOCAL LODGE. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW.

We've been part of the Cupar community for generations, and we're keen to welcome the next generation of men who might want to become part of our story.

You might come along for the pie and a pint, but leave having discovered friendships and opportunities that could last a lifetime.

📣 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Please give this post a SHARE, TAG a friend who might be interested, or simply come along and say hello.

No booking necessary. No need to dress up. Just turn up, pull up a chair and have a blether!

We look forward to welcoming you to Lodge Coupar o’ Fife No.19! 🍻

02/11/2026

28/10/2026

Everyone will be most welcome

11/10/2026

⚠️⚠️ Event cancellation ⚠️⚠️

Dear friends and followers, please be advised that this special meeting has been cancelled due to weather conditions in the North Atlantic.

Our dear friends from Iceland are unable to travel.

We hope everyone in Iceland is safe and we hope that the visit can take place at some future time.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regards,

Lodge 19 Coupar O'Fife

🏛️ A SPECIAL AND HISTORIC OCCASION AT LODGE 19. Friday the 16th October 2026 - 7pm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇮🇸

The Right Worshipful Master, Office Bearers and Brethren of Lodge 19 are delighted to announce what promises to be a truly memorable occasion in the history of our Lodge.

We will have the great pleasure and honour of welcoming a large deputation from Lodge Rún No. 2, Iceland, together with distinguished guests, for a very special evening of Masonic friendship and fellowship.

🔹 Ceremonial: Entered Apprentice Degree (EA°)

🔹 Visiting Brethren: Lodge Rún No. 2, Iceland, and distinguished guests

🔹 Harmony: A buffet Harmony will follow the formal proceedings, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy good company, renew friendships and forge new bonds across international borders.

This promises to be an exceptional gathering, celebrating the traditions, brotherhood and shared values that unite Freemasons, regardless of distance or nationality.

All Brethren in good standing will be most warmly welcomed, and we sincerely hope that as many as possible will join us to mark this significant occasion in our Lodge's history.

We look forward to extending a warm Scottish welcome to our Icelandic Brethren and sharing an evening that will undoubtedly be remembered for many years to come.

We hope you can join us! 🤝

10/10/2026

🔨 THE TRAVELING MAN IN MASONRY 🔨

Have you ever wondered why Freemasonry refers to a Brother as a “Traveling Man”?

The phrase has both historical and symbolic meaning deeply rooted in the Craft.

🧱 THE OPERATIVE MASON

In the days of Operative Masonry, skilled craftsmen often traveled from one building project to another. Much like tradesmen today, a Mason might travel considerable distances in search of work.

Experienced Master Masons were particularly likely to travel. Their skills and reputation allowed them to move freely between projects and, when traveling to another Masonic guild, a Brother’s qualifications could be vouched for by those who knew him.

The idea was simple: a Mason’s reputation traveled with him.

🔨 THE SPECULATIVE MASON

Today, we continue that tradition in a different way.

As Master Masons, we are generally free to visit other Lodges and meet Brothers throughout the fraternity. When properly vouched for or after satisfying the requirements for recognition we may sit in Lodge with Brothers we may have never met before.

The Lodge may be different.
The Brothers may be strangers.
But the Fraternity connects us.

A Mason can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles and still find a Brother waiting to extend the hand of friendship.

🌅 FROM WEST TO EAST

There is also a deeper symbolic journey represented by the Traveling Man.

In Masonry, the East represents the source of Light. The sun rises in the East, and therefore the Master occupies the East as the symbolic source of Masonic Light and instruction.

When we were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, we were symbolically travelers.

We were told:

“It will be necessary for you to travel.”

Our journey was not simply a physical one. It represented our movement from darkness toward Light.

And what is that Light?

In Masonry, Light represents knowledge.

Through knowledge comes understanding. Through understanding comes wisdom. And through wisdom, we become better men, better Brothers, and better members of our communities.

🧭 KEEP TRAVELING

Being a Traveling Man reminds us that becoming a Mason is not the end of our journey it is the beginning.

We are encouraged to continue seeking:

Light. Knowledge. Understanding. Wisdom.

Visit another Lodge. Meet another Brother. Learn something new. Share what you know. Continue traveling not merely across roads and borders, but along the lifelong path toward becoming a better man.

The road of Masonry is a journey, not a destination.

🔨 Keep traveling, Brothers. Keep seeking the Light. 🌅

09/10/2026

🏛️ OUR HISTORY BEGAN IN 1658. YOUR JOURNEY COULD BEGIN TODAY.

💚 LODGE COUPAR O’ FIFE No. 19

Over 360 years of tradition. A brotherhood for today. A place for you.

🤝 Different ages. Different backgrounds. One brotherhood.

From young men starting out to those enjoying retirement, Lodge 19 brings men together through friendship, shared values, good company and a genuine sense of belonging.

Freemasonry isn't just about our past. It's about the friendships we make and the future we build together.

📩 APPLICATIONS FOR 2026–27 ARE NOW BEING CONSIDERED!

Curious about Freemasonry? We're always happy to welcome enquiries from men aged 18+.

You don't need to know a Freemason to get started. Simply message us and we'll happily explain everything.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a friendly conversation.

📍 Freemasons Hall, 72 Bonnygate, Cupar

💚 TRADITION • FRIENDSHIP • BROTHERHOOD

06/10/2026

🎃 CRAFT FAYRE & AFTERNOON TEA 🎃

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit at the Masonic Hall, Cupar, and everyone is welcome to come along!

Join us on Friday 30th October, from 4pm to 8pm, for an evening of crafts, treats and a little spooky fun. 👻🕷️

We’ll have lots of local crafters joining us, with a fantastic selection of handmade crafts, unique gifts and seasonal goodies on offer. It’s a great opportunity to support local makers and perhaps get a head start on some Christmas shopping! 🎁

🍰 Afternoon Tea – £8 per person
Take a break from browsing and enjoy a lovely selection of sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats with a cuppa.

📅 Friday 30th October
⏰ 4pm – 8pm
📍 Masonic Hall, 72 Bonnygate, Cupar

Bring your friends and family along, have a browse, enjoy something tasty and support our local crafters.

🎃 Please share and help us spread the word. We’d love to see a great turnout! 🎃

17/09/2026

All qualified Brn will be most welcome.

Note the earlier tyle time of 7pm

17/09/2026

Any Fellowcraft at a loose end will be most welcome.

This is an informal evening so please dress casual.

Refreshments available.