This year, representing Freemasonry in the North East of Scotland, Bro. Dr. Matthew Siami of Lodge Aberdeen No.1ter won the Arcana Veritas Distinction Award for his paper titled “From Stone to Temple: The Psychological Transformation of Identity in Freemasonry”.

The Arcana Veritas Distinction Award, was established to commemorate and celebrate outstanding contributions to Masonic literature. The award is dedicated to writers and authors who have demonstrated exceptional skill and insight in exploring Masonic subjects relating to history, symbolism, degrees, rituals, or other subjects within the Masonic teachings.