Lodge McLaren No 1688

On the top left is a crowned lions head with extended tongue and two laurel wreaths all linked to the name “McLaren” The mid and lower left sections of the crest are based on the arms of East Kilbride, with the addition of a red background. The chequered squares are symbols of the Stewarts of Torrance and the Maxwells of Calderwood both have a long connection with the area, and the two stars are taken from the arms of the Lindsays of Dunrod. The cross and oystercatcher are symbols of St. Bride, after whom the town is named and on the right is the square and compasses between three towers, common in the crest of many lodges.