Installation: Lodge Troon Navigation No.86 RWM Bro. Donald Black

On Saturday 13th of December 2025 Bro. Stephen McConnachie DPGM headed a large Deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire into Lodge Troon Navigation No.86 where they witnessed the Installation of Bro. Donald Black and Office-bearers.

Bro. Stephen McConnachie DPGM and the Deputation were warmly welcomed into a near full to capacity Lodge room by By Bro. William Donaldson RWM and the assembled Brethren. The DPGM thanked the RWM and the Brethren for the warmth of their welcome and congratulated the RWM on his two sterling years as RWM and all his hard work and endeavours to keep No.86 at the forefront of Freemasonry.

The Installing Masters for the evening were Bro. Gavin Campbell PM 86, Bro. Stuart Lancaster PM 86 and Bro. David Fergusson PM 86.

The Brethren witnessed a wonderful ceremony of installation by three very experienced Installing Masters.

Bro. Stephen McConnachie DPGM addressed the Brethren and congratulated the Brethren of No. 86 and wished them a very successful year in office and he also congratulated the Installing Masters on an excellent Ceremony of Installation.

A fine hour was spent in harmony.