Shed in the Spotlight
If your Scottish Men’s Shed wishes to be interviewed to share its journey as a feature on the SMSA website and in ‘The Scottish Shedder’ magazine, please contact Michelle Wibrew, SMSA Communications & PR Officer.
Biggar & District Men’s Shed
When we last caught up with Biggar and District Men’s Shed for a ‘Shed in the Spotlight’ feature back in April 2022, we celebrated their move to their new premises at the former Walston Primary School in Elsrickle. The SMSA now returns to shine the spotlight on them once again for some even ‘biggar and better’ news […]
Midmar Men's Shed
Together, the Midmar Men’s Shed members laid the foundations of their new permanent home. Every single one of the members playing a part of building a resource for their community for this generation and many more to come […]
SpeyShed
The SMSA chats to Hamish Thom, Chairman of Spey Shed, which now has 25 members and growing steadily—so much so, that they are beginning to feel that they are already outgrowing their current premises. Could a future move be on the cards? […]
Hawick Men’s Shed
Following over a year of closure, and the Trustees taking this time to refurbish their building for post-COVID recovery, Hawick Men’s Shed has now reopened and is ready to welcome […]
Inverurie Men’s Shed
As Inverurie & District Men's Shed (IDMS) marks their tenth year with a gathering of faces old and new to celebrate a decade of community, connections and camaraderie, their Chairman Alex Smith reflects on the highs and the lows of what has been achieved in that time and also shares their exciting plans for expansion to meet the needs and further grow their already 150-strong membership […]
Livingston Community Shed
The SMSA takes a peek inside the doors of Livingston Community Shed in West Lothian which has flourished over the last year and just recently signed a ten-year community lease for the South Barn Garden at Carmondean Community Centre. Shed Chairman David Piper shares their blooming success so far […]
Maryburgh Men’s Shed
In 2012, Maryburgh Primary School closed its doors after 152 years and the community sadly watched a much-loved building deteriorate before their very eyes until a group of local men came up with a plan during the pandemic […]
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 […]
Nairn Men’s Shed
Nairn Men’s Shed Chairman John Rushforth tells the story of their Shed’s full steam-ahead journey to date at their 19th-century railway station hub […]
Orkney Men’s Shed
After two years without a Shed building, the SMSA catches up with Orkney Men’s Shed Chairman Morgan Harcus to discuss their journey so far and their exciting plans for a fresh start at their new premises in Garson Park, Stromness […]
Lanark Men’s Shed
With so much progress being made at Lanark Men’s Shed with their ongoing site renovation and the refurbishment of their new containers on Langloch Farm, the SMSA caught up with Shed Chairman Alan Ross to hear all about this young Shed’s first year […]
Biggar and District Men’s Shed
owards the end of 2021, Biggar and District Men’s Shed moved to its new permanent location, at the former Walston Primary School, in Elsrickle. A few months into its new home, the Shed reflects on its journey so far and announces big plans for the future […]