Lodge Mother Kilwinning

It is number 0 (referred to as "nothing" and not zero) on the Roll, and is reputed by some to be the oldest Lodge not only in Scotland, but the world.

However, as has happened so many times over Freemasonry's long history, the lodge's original records had been lost and the claim could not be proven.

"[6] Tradition demanded that whoever held the Mastery of the Mother Lodge would also be Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire.

The Mother Lodge Museum features Masonic artefacts and regalia, including medals, seals, decorative items, photographs and documents.

[8] Visits must be arranged ahead, and visitors can also tour the historic Lodge building.