Scottish Men's Shed of the Year 2025 Awards

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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

10200

MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES

3999

SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

150

SMSA SHED
MEMBERS

130

SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND

SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT

Latest News

Shed in the Spotlight – Stewarton Community Shed

An East Ayrshire church has launched a Community Shed in its community to enable locals to learn new practical skills to make, repair and repurpose whilst combatting social isolation and loneliness and positively impact on

A Personal Story: John McFall

Retired chef and Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed (KBMS) Member John McFall (75) shares his story of feeling ‘forgotten’ following his daughter’s death and subsequent marriage breakdown, turning to alcohol and being on the verge

A Personal Story: Duncan Seymour

The SMSA connects with Dalkeith Men’s Shed Vice-Chairman Duncan Seymour (56), a working Shedder who recently embarked on an eye-opening trip to Japan’s first pilot Men’s Shed—Pokke Kotan in Sapporo. Duncan, a Maintenance Technician at

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Testimonials

In short. We already feel invigorated, more motivated, more active, healthier and indeed happier. Isn’t that what a Shed is about?

Bill B.

Your advice and help in negotiating and securing us a lease has been invaluable. We wish you every success in developing the SMSA to the point that every area in Scotland will have a regional advisor.

Alan P.

There have been times when the task ahead of us has seemed too much and without your presence to re-kindle our motivation we might have faltered.

Peter

Many thanks for such a fulsome conversation this morning. Both Lawson and I learnt a great deal from our chat and from your advice. Well Being!

Alan S.