Gathering of the Clans 2026
Hosted by Lodge Rosslyn No. 112 UGLQ
Honouring a century of Scottish Masonic tradition in Queensland.
Join Scottish Lodges from across Queensland as we gather in fellowship, celebrate our shared heritage, and continue a tradition preserved since the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland in 1921.
Many Generations. One Craft. One Tradition.
For many Brethren, one of the highlights of the Gathering of the Clans is the opportunity to witness a Scottish Third Degree, an experience that differs in both presentation and character from the Queensland Constitution workings familiar to many Masons. Rich in tradition, symbolism, and heritage, the Scottish Ritual offers a unique perspective on one of Freemasonry’s most important ceremonies and remains one of the living treasures preserved by the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.
Hosted this year by Lodge Rosslyn No.112, founded on the Sunshine Coast in 1896, this biennial gathering celebrates the enduring Scottish traditions that have been maintained in Queensland for over a century. Following the Ceremony, Brethren, wives, partners, family, and friends are warmly invited to join us for supper and fellowship at the Caloundra RSL. Whether renewing old friendships or making new ones, the evening provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the unique spirit of Queensland Freemasonry and the bonds that unite us across generations.
Come and experience a tradition that is both familiar and refreshingly different, and join us as we continue a proud heritage that remains alive and well in Queensland today.
What is Freemasonry
Freemasonry: is a living tradition of self-improvement and service. Through personal growth, fellowship, leadership development, and charitable work, we strive to enrich lives, strengthen communities, and make a positive difference in the world.
As an organisation Freemasonry has always welcomed adult men of all ages, colours and cultures as equals in our fraternity.
Freemasonry on the Sunshine Coast dates back to 1896 with the formation of Rosslyn Lodge in Nambour. Since then the Craft as it is also
From humble beginnings in the late 1800’s with meetings under a full moon on the beach at
This website has been built by the local Sunshine Coast Lodges to make it easier for local men to connect and also to put to rest some of the misinformation that has taken place over the years. Freemasonry is different things to different people but the basic tenets of Faith, Hope and Charity ring true for every Brother.
Our history and traditions:
One of the aspects of Freemasonry that draws many men to become involved is its rich heritage and symbolism. Ancient documents trace the evolution of its ideas from antiquity to the Middle Ages to the present day.
Modern Freemasonry started as a brotherhood of stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of Europe but by the 1700s it had become a society that admitted people from all walks of life.
The first Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge of England, was founded on 24 June 1717. By the 1730s Freemasonry had found its way to North America and it has had a presence in Australia since the early 1800s.
The first recorded Masonic activity in Queensland was in the state’s foundation year of 1859. The inaugural meeting of the ‘North Australian Lodge No 1’ was held in July 1859 in Albert Street in Brisbane and a strong tradition in Queensland has grown from those early days.
We welcome all ages, all backgrounds, all cultures – all brothers.
Our rituals and symbols:
Our ceremonies like the passion plays of old are used to pass on knowledge and marking a man’s progress through life and learning.
The exact content of some rituals is one of the aspects of Freemasonry, that remains confidential. We believe that our rituals, like many traditional rituals, have more power and significance through being revealed to initiates at the appropriate time. We certainly have nothing illegal, occult or abnormal to hide.
The origin of many of the symbols of Freemasonry is lost in time. Some speculate they go back to the building of King Solomon’s temple, others that they arose in Scotland in the 13th century or from the stonemasons’ guilds of the Middle Ages. Wherever the truth lies, the symbols continue to have power and resonance today.
The Benefits of Membership
What is Freemasonry?
Ask any Freemason this question, and you’ll probably get a different answer from each one of them!
Freemasonry means different things to each Brother.
To put it simply Freemasonry is perhaps the most misunderstood, yet widely popular, “secret society” the world has ever known. And the most visible one. Some would say it’s a personal development program which promotes family and community values. Others would describe Freemasonry as a chance for both social interaction and “philosophical brainstorming”.
To most of us, Freemasonry is all of that, and more.