Type: Masonic Rosicrucian society
Documented foundation: Rosicrucian activities are attested in Scotland as early as 1857; the current structure was formalized in 1873.
Self‑description: the SRIS describes itself as a research and fraternity society for Christian Freemasons. Its work focuses on the kabbalah, alchemy and Rosicrucian symbolism.
Claimed lineage: the order claims continuity with earlier Scottish traditions and insists on its independence from the English SRIA.
Access: by invitation. The candidate must be a Master Mason, a Christian and recognized by the Scottish Masonic authorities.
Public contact: the site sris.org.uk offers a contact address and information on the structure.
Critical note: the SRIS is less visible on the Internet than the English or American branches, but it is an important historical element of the Masonic Rosicrucian network.
Sources: Official SRIS site, historical Masonic documents.