The principles of Freemasonry are exemplified through the three degrees that are ‘worked’ in every regular Masonic Lodge throughout the world. Each Lodge has its own Office-bearers, and is presided over by a Master. These Lodges are subject to the authority of the Grand Lodge that issued its charter, a licence to operate, in our case, the Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland. Historically, the foundation of Freemasonry worldwide rests on what is known today as the “the home Grand Lodges” or “the Home Constitutions” which comprise of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, United Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Ireland. These three Grand Lodges co-ordinate their activities worldwide through a concordant and regular meetings of all three Grand Masters. By becoming a member of a Lodge under the Scottish Constitution you become subject to the general customs and wages of the Craft, the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the Bye-Laws of the particular lodge which you join.