Inspiring and supporting Men’s Sheds across Scotland.

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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

MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
10200
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
43000
SMSA SHED MEMBERS
100
SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
100
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
0

Latest News

A Personal Story: Tom Hollins

A Personal Story: Tom Hollins The SMSA interviews father-of-five, armed forces veteran and Comrie Shedder Tom Hollins (53) who following medical discharge from the army found his local Men’s Shed

A Personal Story: George Smith

A Personal Story: George Smith The SMSA interviews 49-year-old George Smith from the Black Isle Men’s Shed who, following a major accident at work, had to give up work in

A Personal Story: Alex Hunter

A Personal Story: Alex Hunter Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed (KBMS) member Alex Hunter—a Ministry of Defence veteran in his mid-70s with a newfound passion for bodging garden planters—reflects on

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Inspiring and supporting Men’s Sheds across Scotland.

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