In 1734 that proper rules were laid down and regulations drawn up for The Lodge of Dunkeld and the first office bearers were elected. In July of the following year one James Murray was elected Master and so began a long and cherished relationship between this Lodge and the Dukes of Atholl. Over a period of 200 years no less than five Dukes of Atholl were to serve as Right Worshipful Masters of the Lodge of Dunkeld. St. John as it became known. The 6th Duke, Master here for 18 years until 1864, was also Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
This page is an attempt to detail and honour the special relationship The Dukes of Atholl have with Freemasonry and in particular with the history of Freemasonry in Dunkeld.
Masters of the Lodge of Dunkeld St John No. 14

1735, 1747-1750: James Murray, 2nd Duke of Atholl
1750-1764: Hon. John Murray of Glencarse and Strowan (later 3rd Duke)
1764-1774: John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl
1776-1830: John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl
1895-1909: John Murray, Marquess of Tullibardine (later 8th Duke)

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