Chevaliers, Squires, Friends, and all interested persons, Welcome to the new web site of The Prince Henry St Clair Preceptory of Scottish Knight Templars, which is situated at the Clan Sinclair Study Centre, Noss Head Lighthouse Estate, Wick,

Caithness, Scotland KW1 4QT.

 The Preceptory was created within the old stable block, which was built in 1847, by Alan Stevenson, who also built the lighthouse. We have attempted to keep as much of the authenticity of the stables as possible, and, as you will see from the pictures, this has been successful. The Preceptory and Commandary will serve as our headquarters for the Scottish Knight Templars in Caithness, who wish to be active in the research of Templarism. 

You may ask why we still have a need for Knight Templars in present day society, when there appear to be  no crusades to be fought, and no pilgrims to protect. 

That may be so in the reality of the situation, but if you stop and think about it, there are still many other ways of operating a crusade, for instance our concerted effort to further the cause in the search for knowledge, the study of history, the preservation of archive material, the continued efforts to preserve our Scottish heritage, to save our ancient structures and monuments, the current efforts to save Castle Sinclair-Girnigoe are a fine example of what we can do to help, also it is our endeavour to ensure all proven facts are recorded correctly, that is the objective of our Preceptory, and its supporters,

This renaissance castle built between the late 1300’s and late 1700’s, is a scheduled monument, listed by the World Monuments Fund, and is currently undergoing archaeological and building work, not only to preserve it but to make it a safe visitor attraction accessable by wheelchair. The aim is to re-open part of the castle as each phase is completed, after the excavations, it will also reveal much more of what the castle looked like in medieeval times. Why not combine a visit to the castle with one to the Clan Sinclair Study centre which is nearby. 

 

As happens in some other orders, it is not our intention to sit on our backsides, pontificating about how knowledgable we are, how long we have been Templars, and that one day we may actually stand up and do something constructive, instead of arguing about who we recognise and who we don't, and  who has the highest gong, and where to put the comma, and the full stop.

 

The Prince Henry St Clair Preceptory and Commandary, is situated next door to the Clan Sinclair Study Centre, which contains many rare, and valuable books which are there to be used.  

 Membership of the order may be open to all men and women in the United Kingdom and Overseas, who support Chivalric 'Christian' Ideals. People of high ideals who hold other beliefs may also be admitted to membership. Members may be absolved from any ritual practices of the Order which may be contrary to the practices of their religious beliefs.

 Non nobis Domine, non nobis sed Nomini Tuo da Gloriam
 {Not for us O Lord, not for us but in Your Name is the Glory}



 Fraternally
 

S.E. Chevalier Ian Sinclair. KGCTpl.

        {Worthy Grand Prior}

      Scottish Knight Templars
 [Archivist to the Clan Sinclair Study Centre]
 

 
"To Serve God and Scotland"