National Shed Network MeetingWednesday 26th August 2020, 10am to 12.30pm on Zoom The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA), in conjunction with Age Scotland, is holding its first National Shed Network meeting online (through Zoom) to share all our findings from regional Shed meetings; the latest Shed guidance from the Scottish... read more →

SMSA is delighted to present Edition 15 (July 2020) of The Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters - in downloadable pdf and flipbook versions. The publication is sent out to our 127 Member Sheds and over 2,300 subscribers.  It features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters... read more →

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has today opened its prestigious ‘Shed of the Year’ Awards to applications from Men’s Sheds across Scotland. The awards recognise and reward the contribution and impact Men’s Sheds make to society - telling the story to raise awareness of the benefits of Sheds to... read more →

The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) is today announcing a number of changes to its Board of Trustees. Chairman Derek Keiller has stepped down after four years on the Board – two as Chairman – and has handed over the reins to David Gardner, Vice-Chairman of the Garnock Valley Men’s... read more →

     The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is today (16th June 2020) announcing a change to its annual Shed Membership scheme structure. SMSA Shed Members currently renew their membership on the anniversary of the date that they joined however, SMSA has made the decision to shift its membership year to... read more →

Volunteers’ Week 2020 (1st-7th June) is a time to recognise our volunteers and celebrate their achievements. Our Scottish Shedders devote their time – thousands of hours each year - to the Sheds voluntarily and their contribution must be recognised and commended. Please take some time this week to share your... read more →

Good news for Sheds - if you already have premises then you can apply. We have waited to share this with you until we knew some Sheds had been successful which has now been confirmed. The Small Business Grant Scheme is administered by local authorities. Organisations can apply for the... read more →

SMSA has HAD free, yes FREE, tickets for three Shedders to enjoy an interactive learning class entitled 'Travel Writing in Lockdown'. Watch the prize draw to see if you were amongst the lucky winners or if you want to buy your own ticket through Eventbrite - link in info section... read more →

The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA), on the brink of closure, has secured vital funds to remain open and ensure Scottish Shedders stay connected during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.The £50,000 grant will allow SMSA to keep operating and innovatively create new pathways to social connectivity amongst the Men's... read more →

SMSA is delighted to present Edition 14 (May 2020) of The Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters. The publication is sent out to our 126 Member Sheds and over 2,300 subscribers.  It features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to Sheds... read more →