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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

New animation promotes that ‘men do talk’ in Men’s Sheds

Men don’t talk – that is the perception anyway. Some men struggle to open up about their feelings, experiences, struggles and health matters but the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is quashing this theory by

Does your Shed’s insurance policy cover any repair work?

Many Men’s Sheds offer a repair/fix-it service to members of the community to generate Shed funds however does the Shed’s insurance policy cover these items in the event of a problem (e.g. a faulty or

Shed in the Spotlight: Lanark Men’s Shed

With the Shed’s growing membership currently sitting at 35, its list of activities continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members. The Shed’s latest addition is a popular walking group. Tom Docherty from

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