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 MA LLB WS
- Chancellor and Registrar: Vacant
- Dean: The Reverend Neil Gardner CStJ MA BD DL
- Receiver-General: Michael Cook KStJ CA
- Hospitaller: Dr Robert Peden OStJ MA (Oxon) MBBS(Lond) RRCOphth
Priory Officers
- Preceptor of Torphichen: Ian W J Wallace KStJ BSc MB ChB FRCS
- Librarian: Duncan McAra CStJ Dip Pub FSAScot
- Limner: Mark Dennis OStJ BA LLM
- Genealogist: George Way of Plean OStJ LLB (Hons) FRSA FSAScot SSC NP
Priory Ceremonial Officers
- Director of Ceremonies: Ian Robertson CStJ
- Assistant Directors of Ceremonies: Andrew I Smith CStJ and David L McLean OStJ
- Cross Bearer: Colin C Russell OStJ
- Banner Bearer: Stuart J Mathewson CStJ
- Sword Bearer: Lynn Cleal CStJ
- Insignia: Ewan Notman OStJ
- Insignia Bearer: Harry J M McCorkell OStJ
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.
