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Scottish Constitution

The Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland are the governing body.

According to the Scottish Masonic Constitution, the Mark Master’s degree can be obtained either within a Craft Lodge after attaining the Master Mason degree, or within a Royal Arch Chapter before obtaining the Excellent Master degree. According to the Scottish Masonic Constitution, no one may be exalted as a Royal Arch Mason without first being advanced as a Mark Master Mason.

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Craft freemasons can join a variety of various orders, the most noteworthy of which being the following in Scotland:

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  • The Royal Order of Scotland

  • The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite

  • The Masonic Knights Templar

  • The Red Cross of Constantine, which works five degrees.

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