Autonomous Grand Priory of Scotland

29/08/2026

~Kings of Jerusalem~
Baldwin I - 1110
Baldwin II - 1118
Fulk - 1131
Baldwin III - 1143
Amalric I - 1162
Baldwin IV - 1174
Baldwin V - 1185
Guy of Lusignan (King of Cyprus) 1186-1192
Conrad of Montferrat - 1190-1192
Henry I - 1192
Amalric II - 1197
Maria - 1205
John of Brienne - 1210
Frederick II of Germany - 1225
Conrad II - 1243
Conradin of Hohenstauffen - 1254
Hugh - 1284
John II - 1284
Henry II – 1285-1291

29/08/2026

~Stand Fast Brother~
When darkness falls and shadows rise,
The Templar stands beneath the skies.
With iron will and heart of flame,
He guards his oath, his faith, his name.

Let fear approach, let death draw near,
He shall not bow, he shall not fear.
Through blood and fire, through night and storm,
His sacred vow shall keep him strong.

For honour is forged where brave men stand,
With sword and faith held in their hand.
And when the final hour is nigh,
A Templar stands and does not die.

29/08/2026

~The Angel at Grantham~
The Angel and Royal in Grantham is one of England’s oldest coaching inns, with origins dating back to the 13th century. It has connections with the Knights Templar, and riginally known simply as the Angel Inn.
The building developed as an important stopping place for travellers, merchants and coaches travelling through Grantham. Over the centuries, it became associated with a number of notable visitors.
One of the most famous stories concerns King Richard III, who is traditionally said to have stayed at the inn in 1483, shortly before his coronation. The inn’s medieval connections and surviving architectural features are a major part of its appeal.

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29/08/2026

“The God who called Samuel in the night still calls His people today. Blessed are those who hear His voice and answer, ‘Here I am."
~Inspired by 1 Samuel 3

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28/08/2026

~Be a Man of Honour~
The Knights Templar understood that true honour is not something you simply speak about or wear as a title; it is something you live every day. Don’t appear to be a man of honour, Be a Man of Honour. Let your word mean something, stand firm when times are difficult, show courage when others turn away, and treat those around you with respect, humility and dignity. True honour is not found in appearances, clothing or titles; it is revealed through your actions, especially when nobody is watching. Strength without honour is empty, and courage without integrity has no purpose. Walk your path with faith, courage and loyalty, and let your actions speak louder than your words. Do not seek to look like a man of honour, live your life so that others know you are one.

27/08/2026

~The Templar Reception~
For the medieval Knights Templar, becoming a member of the Order was far more than receiving a sword or a title. It was a solemn commitment to a completely different way of life.
The Templars called this reception into the Order (receptio).
Before being accepted, a man was questioned about his life, his obligations and his ability to undertake the demanding life of the Temple. He was warned of the hardships ahead and given the opportunity to withdraw.
If he remained determined, his request was brought before the chapter. He would kneel before the Master and Brothers, make his commitments to God and Our Lady, and accept the discipline of the Order, obedience, chastity, sacrifice and service.
He would then receive the Templar habit, including the white mantle and red cross, and be welcomed into the brotherhood.
The ceremony was not about receiving a title.
It was about accepting a way of life.
The Templar did not simply wear the cross.
He was expected to live worthy of it.
Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam.

27/08/2026

~Templar Strength~
“Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on, but you keep going anyway.”
The path of a Knight is not always easy. There will be moments of doubt, pain, exhaustion and uncertainty, when every part of you tells you to stop. But strength is not found when the road is easy. It is forged in the moments when you feel you have nothing left, yet somehow you find the courage to take one more step. Like the Knights Templar, we must learn to stand firm, remain disciplined, keep faith and never surrender when the journey becomes difficult. Every struggle makes us stronger, every fall gives us the chance to rise again, and every step forward, no matter how small, brings us closer to becoming who we were meant to be.
When you think you cannot go on, remember that the strength you seek may already be within you. Keep moving forward, hold fast to your faith, and let neither hardship nor fear turn you from your path. For the true strength of a Knight is not in never falling, but in finding the courage to rise and continue.

26/08/2026

Chartres, a Templar mystery
In his book The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral, French architect Louis Charpentier proposed the intriguing theory that Chartres Cathedral was designed with the influence of the Knights Templar, serving in some way as a repository for ancient knowledge and sacred wisdom. Charpentier believed that Chartres could be placed in the same tradition as some of the world’s great ancient monuments, including Stonehenge, Solomon’s Temple and the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
Charpentier’s theory becomes even more fascinating when considering the origins of the Templars themselves. According to the traditional account, the founding group of nine knights established themselves in Jerusalem around 1118. During their years there, they were believed to have gained access to places and traditions connected with the ancient Temple of Jerusalem, potentially exposing them to knowledge that had been preserved through generations.
The knights also requested accommodation within a section of the royal palace in Jerusalem. What makes this particularly interesting is the location of that accommodation, which was adjacent to the Dome of the Rock, standing upon the sacred Temple Mount and the site traditionally associated with Solomon’s Temple.
Whether the Templars actually discovered ancient secrets beneath or around the Temple Mount remains a matter of speculation. However, the possibility has fuelled centuries of mystery surrounding the order and its sudden appearance on the historical stage.
When we look at Chartres Cathedral, the questions become even more intriguing. Its extraordinary proportions, sacred geometry, labyrinth, astronomical associations, symbolism and remarkable architectural design have led many researchers to wonder whether the builders possessed knowledge that went beyond conventional medieval craftsmanship.
Could some of this knowledge have been passed to Europe through the Knights Templar after their years in Jerusalem. And if so, was Chartres Cathedral intended to be more than simply a place of worship. But perhaps a carefully constructed repository of ancient knowledge encoded into stone.
These ideas remain controversial and are not established historical fact, but they form one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the Templars and the extraordinary cathedral of Chartres.

25/08/2026

~The fall of Acre~
In 1291, the great fortress city of Acre, the last major stronghold of the Crusader states in the Holy Land, fell to the armies of Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil.
For the Knights Templar, Acre was more than a city. It was their final great headquarters in the Holy Land a place where warriors, pilgrims, merchants and scholars had gathered for generations.
As the walls were breached and the city descended into chaos, the Templars made their last stand. According to later traditions and legends, the surviving knights did not leave empty handed.
Sacred relics, ancient manuscripts, treasures and secret knowledge were gathered and carried away from the Holy Land before the Templars finally withdrew.
Some traditions claim that Templar ships sailed westward, carrying treasures and relics whose whereabouts remain unknown. Others connect the surviving knights with Cyprus, France, Scotland and Portugal.

25/08/2026

~The Templar Ark~
According to legend, when the Knights Templar returned from Jerusalem, they carried with them secrets far older than their order. Among the greatest was said to be the Ark of the Covenant, the sacred chest described in the Old Testament as the dwelling place of God’s presence.

Some believe the Templars discovered the Ark beneath the ruins of the Temple of Solomon, hidden away for centuries. Others say they found ancient knowledge rather than the Ark itself and guarded its mysteries in secret, passing them from one generation to the next.
When the Templars were suddenly arrested in 1307, rumours began to spread that their greatest treasure had already been moved. Ships disappeared from the French coast, mysterious journeys were recorded, and legends claimed that the sacred treasure was carried from France.
Perhaps it was carefully concealed, still waiting for someone to uncover its ancient secret. Perhaps the greatest secret of the Knights Templar was not the Ark itself, but the hidden knowledge of where it lay concealed.