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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

The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!

Your vote will help put Scottish Sheds on the map! The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote! The SMSA has been shortlisted for the first time in

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed!

SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder was interviewed* by Eileen West for River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show where he had the opportunity to share the story behind the SMSA and the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and

The Scottish Shedder Magazine

THE SCOTTISH SHEDDER Edition 44 – June 2025 The SMSA is proud to share the latest edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine with our 4,400+ members and subscribers. Inside this issue, you’ll discover the latest

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