It's disheartening that a small Orange parade in Stonehaven was prohibited, yet a large, violent gathering of drunken football fans is tolerated. Fairness and consistency in public event regulations is sadly lacking in Scotland.
Congratulations to the brethren of Stonehaven on the inauguration of their new lodge. As you embark on this journey together, we will all uphold King William III's family motto: 'Je Maintiendrai' - 'I will maintain.' 🇬🇧🏴🍊
Wishing the Apprentice Boys of Derry a successful day in Glasgow today.
"God bless the ship that broke the boom and saved the apprentice boys.”
#NoSurrender
#DerrysWalls
Wishing the Princess of Wales a swift and complete recovery. Sending thoughts and prayers of strength and healing her way. Psalm 30:2 🇬🇧🏴🌹
#PrincessOfWales
#GetWellSoon
Aberdeen Sheriff court's decision to uphold a ban on a lawful procession is deeply troubling—an affront to freedom and democracy itself. The Orange Order stands unwavering for Civil and Religious Liberty for ALL and we will continue to fight for it 🇬🇧🏴
#Democracy
#Freedom
We stand in solidarity with our brethren in Stonehaven who are facing slurs and vilification that would not be tolerated against any other minority. 🇬🇧🏴
🗓 226 years ago today our order was formed after the Battle of the Diamond in County Armagh.
In 2021 - against all the odds - we are still here, still going strong, still defending our principles and still celebrating our hard won freedoms.
No Surrender 🇬🇧🏴
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape. Let's remember Orangeman Bro. C. Wallace Floody MBE of Imperial LOL No. 2767 in Toronto, Canada. His role as ‘Tunnel King’ was immortalised by Charles Bronson in the great movie. Lest we forget. 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦🍊
#GreatEscape
If drunken thugs had taunted and threatened a peaceful parade of homosexuals, Muslims, Buddhists or any other minority, there would have been justifiable outrage from the police and media. It seems Protestants are treated differently in Scotland. This needs to change.
Allowing Gaza protesters to act in this manner while denying the Orange Order in Stonehaven illustrates a stark disparity in the freedom to assemble. Justice and civil rights should be blind to politics, religion, and ethnicity. 🏴🇬🇧
Today marks the 317th anniversary of the Act of Union. Through trials and triumphs, this union stands as a beacon of unity and progress, showcasing the power of cooperation and shared values. Here's to the most successful union of nations in history! 🏴🤝🏴
#ActofUnion
#Unity
Wishing everyone a blessed Good Friday, filled with gratitude and hope. We pray that this day will bring peace, love, and renewed faith to all. ✝️
#GoodFriday
18th April, 1521: The Diet of Worms. Martin Luther was called before a court for his writings on errors within the Roman Church. With courage and conviction he refused to back down. According to tradition, Luther concluded the Diet with: "Here I stand, I can do no other" 🇬🇧🏴
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'
#Easter
#Resurrection
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Excellent - well done Brethren in LOL 203 for commissioning such a fitting tribute. Bro. Wilson had such a massive influence on Scottish Orangeism and is sadly missed but fondly remembered 🇬🇧🏴
On the 1st July we remember with pride all the Orangemen from across the globe who gave the ultimate sacrifice at the Somme. We will remember them. 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
243 people signed the Ulster Covenant in Broxburn, many of them natives of Ulster and members of our lodge. Including Bro. Councillor W.G. Colligan of LOL 44, originally from Scarva, Co. Down 🇬🇧🍊🏴
Broxburn Orange Brothers, Sisters and Sir Knights hand over a cheque to assist a local family who were recently affected by flooding in Broxburn who needed help.
1 Corinthians 13:13 🇬🇧🏴
Here's to the Glorious, pious and immortal memory of King William III the prince of Orange, who saved us from Popery, brass money, and wooden shoes! Happy 12th of July to all our Brothers and Sisters across the globe. 🇬🇧🏴🍊
Regular monthly meeting tonight, 7:30pm. The lodge will be collecting items to donate to the innocent people facing hardship while fleeing the war in Ukraine (looking for baby/toddler clothes and toiletries). Any brethren in the area are assured of a warm welcome. 🇬🇧🏴
11th April 1689: After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, William and Mary (daughter of the deposed King) are declared joint sovereigns under Britain’s new Bill of Rights. Je Maintiendrai 🇬🇧🏴
Scotland welcomed the Glorious Revolution in 1688. This flag -used during the revolution- has the Thistle and Crown along with the open bible, the charter of all liberty and the Edinburgh City coat of Arms. Proclaiming the Prince of Orange as the Protector of Protestantism!🏴🇬🇧
Busy weekend for the lodge coming up. Regular monthly meeting tonight, and tomorrow - after a hiatus of 2 years - we will be parading in our town as we have done since 1851. Celebrating an incredible 170 years in Broxburn. 🇬🇧🏴
24th May 1689 : "Toleration Act - given Royal assent by King William III. Freedom to Worship is extended to most Protestant denominations while maintaining protections against the threat of tyranny and arbitrary power from the Papacy and Roman Catholic pretenders to the throne.🇬🇧
@JohnMasonMSP
Not a credible position as you are on record calling the IRA ‘freedom fighters’! We see through your bigotry and intolerance.
It really is quite simple: We DO NOT endorse or support hatred against anyone’s race, gender or faith.
Civil and Religious Liberty for ALL! 🇬🇧🏴
The ire from the police, elected representatives and Twitter trolls directed at Orangeism today has been very disturbing, but sadly not unexpected.
It just makes us more determined 🇬🇧🏴
‘If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.’ John 15:18
@piltonjambo
👏 Indeed, the reprehensible abuse we've faced on social media lately for expressing similar sentiments is a troubling indictment of our society. 🇬🇧🏴
Broxburn, 1945, VE Day was marked with reverence rather than revelry. Locals filled the cinema, tuning in to Churchill's address, and uniting in song with Psalms 124 & 125, "If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us."
#VeDay2024
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Scottish Orangeism:
Order formed in IRELAND ✅
Spread throughout Scotland by IRISH Immigrants ✅
Celebrate the battle of the Boyne which was in IRELAND ✅
But apparently we are anti-Irish Racists?
What nonsense.
We will ‘call out’ this anti Protestant bigotry.
1st May 1707: The Act of Union begins, joining Scotland and England into one United Kingdom. Getting the best of both worlds, Scotland kept its independence with respect to its legal and religious systems, but coinage, taxation, sovereignty, trade, parliament and flag became one.
We stand for Civil and Religious Liberty for ALL - you can’t get more ‘inclusive’ than that! There is NOTHING progressive about dismantling our UK: It is driven by a hatred of Britain, Britishness and more disturbingly those of us who are of that ilk. We won’t let hate win 🇬🇧🏴
SNP 2021:
Possessing class A drugs: you get a warning and a pep talk.
Lawfully and peacefully demonstrating: chastised and calls to permanently ban you from city centres.
The priorities of the criminal justice system tell us a lot about the bigotry festering inside the SNP.
The Orange institution has been an active part of Scottish Society since 1797. We have been in our own community since 1851. We will NEVER meekly surrender to those who - through ignorance and prejudice - ridicule and abuse us. No Surrender 🇬🇧🏴
Meeting night tonight in Broxburn - the first degree will be exemplified on a new member. Any brothers in the area or at a loose end why not come and pay us a visit? 🏴🍊🇬🇧
Since 1689 when King William III's Glorious Revolution of 1688 led to the establishment of the Presbyterian structure of the Church of Scotland 🇬🇧🏴
For the first time since 1689 the General Assembly is not taking place but we are delighted that people can join us online from 11am for a unique installation of the next Moderator
#GA2020
#ThisIsChurch
We would urge all Unionists in Scotland to vote for the UK tactically against Nationalism. If you need advice on who the best tactical vote is for your area - just ask 🇬🇧🏴
Her Majesty the Queen: "At times such as these, I am reminded that our nation's history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal".
God Save the Queen 🇬🇧🏴
Nostalgic video of a County Parade in Airdrie in 1995 marking the 305th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. The Broxburn Loyalists Flute Band can be viewed at 36:24
We are frankly flattered that a couple of supporters of a team from Glasgow (UK) have put up flags in our town where a third of said flag represents our area’s proud Orange heritage - well done and thanks for your efforts 🇬🇧🧡💜
@ATGNSC
The hatred we receive is unjustifiable. The vilification and baseless accusations we endure would not be acceptable towards any other group. The simple fact is that we do not harbor hatred nor advocate for it in any form. 🏴🇬🇧
Excellent meeting tonight. Great turnout. Was truly heartening after a very difficult period. ‘But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.’ : 2 Thessalonians 3:13 🇬🇧🏴
The SNP don't seem to like law abiding christians deeming them unfit for public office...they do seem to like supporters of the IRA and anti-English Racists though....
On the 6th Feb 1952, George VI, passed away; and Princess Elizabeth acceded to the Throne. 68 years of unblemished service - God Save the Queen! 🇬🇧🏴
‘To see my Glasgow Brethren all of honour and of fame’. 🎶
Best wishes for your demonstration tomorrow brethren (and sisters!) - we hope you all have a safe and enjoyable day. Remember 1690 🇬🇧🏴
On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins (1 John 1:10). We reflect on the power of God’s love even in the face of cruelty, pain and death.
Powerful video from Bro. Samuel Heenan on Orange Victims day.
Lest We Forget.
‘The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.’ : Proverbs 10v7
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30th March 1940: Death of Bro. Sir John Gilmour, a member of LOL 172. Secretary of state for Scotland 1924-1929, other posts held included High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Brigadier in the King’s Bodyguard, and Rector of Edinburgh University.🇬🇧
The Lodge had an excellent turnout at our meeting last night. Visitations from LOL 111 Armadale, LOL 249 Broxburn, LOL 43 Stirling and LOL 172 Glasgow led to an excellent atmosphere in the hall. Thanks to all the Brethren for their attendance 🇬🇧🏴
VE Day, Broxburn 1945: The Town was decorated with flags but there was no major celebration. Instead they packed into the local cinema, watched Churchill's address and sang Psalms 124 & 125. "If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us" 🇬🇧🏴
28th Feb 1638: 13 miles from Broxburn the National Covenant was read out and signed at Greyfriars in Edinburgh. On a ram skin parchment, the Scottish people pledged to stand against those that would undo the work of the Reformation and take the nation back to Roman Catholicism🏴
Again, enjoyed this episode, some very good points raised and some food for thought. Perhaps an idea for a future episode might be to discuss Orangeism in other parts of the UK? Keep up the good work! 🏴🍊🇬🇧
𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟮 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪
Young unionists seem to be much less keen to talk about their culture and identity than their nationalist counterparts. Why is this the case and what can be done to help our community gain its voice back?
👇👇Listen now 👇👇
Tremendously sad news - our thoughts and prayers are with HM the Queen and the rest of the royal family. “If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God.” — Romans 14:8
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
Great news - our first meeting since February 2020 is scheduled for Friday 11th June at 7:30pm. We cannot wait to welcome all the brethren back 🇬🇧🏴
‘For in a land just across the sea,
Is a hand that reaches out in friendship,
And a bond thats lasted centuries’ -
Happy 100th birthday to our kith and kin in Northern Ireland. No Surrender 🇬🇧🏴
@Gary44238541987
Probably sounded funnier and more intelligent in your head! 👍 Christian fellowship and loyalty = ‘out of date’ vs drunken violent debauchery = ‘in date’, I think we prefer being out of date 👍🇬🇧🏴
@Michael55287926
👏👏 Best insult. Although the late Neolithic period with it’s ritualistic tendencies and stone carved idols doesn’t fit in with our rock solid Protestantism 👍
@ScottRe97823570
Sad to hear. Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of District 31 stalwart Bro. John Ingram the Secy of LOL 178, DDM, PM and PDM who passed away suddenly last night. A true Unionist, Orangeman and Protestant. John 5:24 🇬🇧🏴