Order of St John
The Order of St John is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown. With origins dating back to the 11th century, the modern Order can trace its roots to the first half of the 19th century, and was constituted as a Royal Order of Chivalry by Queen Victoria in 1888.
The Order has a presence in more than 40 countries around the world, and delivers its charitable activities through national St John organisations, including St John Scotland in Scotland, St John Ambulance in England, and many others across the world.
Individuals who have contributed to the charitable work of a St John organisation may be invited to join the Order of St John in recognition of their service. Their commitment and contribution is acknowledged by titles conferred by the Order’s Sovereign Head, His Majesty The King.
The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John
Priory Executive Officers
Prior: Simon Mackintosh KStJ
Chancellor and Registrar: Lynn Cleal OBE CStJ
Receiver-General Michael Cook KStJ
Dean: The Reverend Neil Gardner LVO CStJ
Hospitaller: Dr Robert Peden OStJ
Priory Officers
- Priory Secretary: Col. Angus J Loudon MBE CStJ
- Preceptor of Torphichen: Ian W J Wallace KStJ
- Librarian: Duncan McAra CStJ
- Limner: Mark Dennis OStJ
- Genealogist: George Way of Plean OStJ
Priory Ceremonial Officers
- Director of Ceremonies: Andrew I. Smith CStJ
- Assistant Director of Ceremonies: Colin Russell CStJ
- Assistant Director of Ceremonies: Stuart Mathewson CStJ
- Director of Music: Paul Mealor LVO CStJ
- Cross Bearer: Vivienne Robertson CStJ
- Banner Bearer: Harry McCorkell OStJ
- Sword Bearer: Lesley McDonald CStJ
- Insignia Officer: Ewan Notman OStJ
- Insignia Bearer: Elizabeth Roads LVO CStJ
- Registrar’s Assistant: Janice Hogarth OStJ
- Priory Stewards
- Archibald Chalmers MStJ
- Robert Christie MStJ
- Brian Cruickshank MStJ
St John's House in Edinburgh is home to the library of the Order of St John in Scotland.
Visits to see the collection can be made by contacting us by email.
The Order Librarian, Duncan McAra CStJ, shares insights into the collection's highlights on the Pearls from the Pend website.
