Bio:
Robert was Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland for thirty years. He is a Past Master Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No.2076 (the oldest Lodge of Research in the world), Past Master, Lodge Edinburgh Castle, No.1764, and Lodge Sir Robert Moray, No.1641 (a Scottish Lodge of Research). He is the author of: Cracking the Freemasons’ Code, The Rosslyn Hoax, The Masonic Magician, and The Red Triangle. Most recently, The History and Origins of the Order of Free Gardeners. He has numerous published papers, articles, etc., relating to Freemasonry. He is an Honorary member of Lodges in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland. He has degrees in Greek History (Classical period), Public Administration, and Sociology.
Prepared topics:
Scotland – the Birthplace of Freemasonry
The Oldest Masonic Rituals in the World – Scottish of course!
The Oldest Masonic Documents in the World – Scottish of course!
The Esoteric Content of pre-Grand Lodge rituals
The History of the Order of Free Gardeners
Rosslyn Chapel – is there a Masonic connection?
Freemasonry before Grand Lodges
The Knights Templar in Scotland – the Creation of a Myth
The Kirkwall Scroll – a detailed analysis
The Saint Claire of Rosslyn
Brother Robert Burns and the famous Inaugural Painting
Travel Information – All travel is welcome. Requesting accommodation and incidental expenses (cab fares etc.) be covered by the host.
Websites: https://www.robertldcooper.org
