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Inspiring and supporting Men’s Sheds across Scotland.

The SMSA supports the creation and development of Men's Sheds across Scotland

“Without that first contact with the SMSA, I strongly believe that our Shed would not exist.”

Aberchirder & District Men’s Shed

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s sole focus is to support, promote and represent Men’s Sheds and our members. We assist Scotland’s Shedders and their supporters to create Men’s Sheds in their community to benefit their health and wellbeing across Scotland. If you need help, inspiration or just a chat, you have come to the right place.

Facts & Figures

10200
MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
3999
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
150
SMSA SHED
MEMBERS
130
SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
60
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT

Latest News

A Personal Story: Alfie Wood

The SMSA chats to RAF veteran and retired boat builder Alfie Wood (79) from Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed on what he gets out of his local Men’s Shed. Alfie said: “I began working

SMSA receives funding boost to REACH more men

Pictured: SMSA Development Officer Tim Green (in blue SMSA polo shirt) visiting Milngavie & Bearsden Men’s Shed for the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Shed Network Meeting Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives funding boost to REACH

Shed in the Spotlight – Shed-na-mara

Shed-na-mara operates from a former forestry building in the village of Achnamara on the shores of the scenic Loch Sween in North Knapdale, Argyll. Graham Walker shares their journey so far… Graham said: “With easy

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