Lodge Kelso & Tweed 58

Since 1701 - the oldest Fraternal Society in Kelso

Our Old Charters

The Original Charter - The Lodge of Kelso, issued 1754

Shown above is the original Charter of the Lodge of Kelso issued by Grand Lodge on the 6th February 1754. Although our first minute is dated the 27th December 1701 we were independent of Grand Lodge until 1754. There is no number is shown on the Charter but the number “58” has always been associated with the Lodge. Below is the full transcription.

The Charter of the Tweed Lodge of Kelso, issued 1816

Shown above is a copy of the Charter of the Tweed Lodge of Kelso No.261 issued by Grand Lodge on the 5th August 1816. The original was returned to Grand Lodge after the amalgamation in 2011.