William St Clair of Roslin
William St Clair of Roslin, 21st Baron of Roslin (died 1778) was a member of the Clan Sinclair. His title, Baron of Roslin, was not a peerage but a Scottish feudal barony. He had an interest in sport and was a skilled golfer and archer. He was a freemason, being initiated to the fraternity on 18 May 1736. He is known as the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He was elected to the office on St. Andrew's Day of the same year (1736).
Sources
- "William Saint Clair of Roslin". Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
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New title | Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1736–1737 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Cromartie |
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