News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

Discover your local Men’s Shed this November

Discover your local Men’s Shed this November! Ever wondered what goes on inside a Men’s Shed? This November, to mark International Men’s Day and Men’s Health Awareness Month, participating Men’s Sheds across Scotland are opening their doors to the public — and opening up important conversations too. Come along, meet the members, see the activities on offer, and experience the camaraderie that makes these spaces so special. Open to all men aged 18 or over and offering a range of member-led activities from socialising to skills-sharing,

The Scottish Shedder Magazine

The Scottish Shedder Magazine Click here to view archived issues Edition 46 – October 2025 The SMSA is proud to share the latest edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine with our 4,500+ members and subscribers. Inside this issue, you’ll discover the latest news and announcements, inspiring projects, and personal stories from Men’s Sheds across Scotland—along with updates from our partners, relevant opportunities, and important men’s health topics. So, grab yourself a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy the read! You can

SMSA named a finalist in the 2025 SURF Awards

SMSA named a finalist in the 2025 SURF Awards for Community Led Regeneration The SMSA – Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity – is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Led Regeneration category of the 2025 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration — Scotland’s most prestigious platform for recognising excellence and innovation in community regeneration. Now in its 27th year, the SURF Awards, delivered by SURF (Scotland’s Regeneration Forum)

WIGWAM-S Research Project

Wellbeing in dIsadvantaGed, Working Age Men – Sheds Dr Julie Cowie and Dr Dani Hutcheon from Glasgow Caledonian University presented to delegates at the SMSA National Gathering on Friday 3rd October 2025 in Perth, sharing their findings from the WIGWAM-S Project (Wellbeing in dIsadvantaGed, Working Age Men – Sheds). Their presentation offered valuable insights into the impact of community interventions on the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged men, here is a summary of their key findings. Men living in disadvantaged areas (areas that, for example, might have