News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

Five regional champions crowned in Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is proud to announce the five regional winners of the Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025, following a record number of applications from across the country. 2025 marks the first year of a new regional format introduced by the SMSA to celebrate a wider range of Sheds across Scotland and highlight the rich diversity and impact of local Men’s Sheds in each area. This year’s regional champions are: Region 1: East Coast

Honorary Doctorate for leading men’s health advocate

Champion of Men’s Health Honoured by RGU Jason Schroeder, the visionary behind Scotland’s largest men’s health and wellbeing charity, has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) by Robert Gordon University (RGU). This prestigious honour comes shortly after the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) was named a finalist at the Scottish Charity Awards 2025, and recognises Jason’s exceptional contribution to enhancing men’s lives across Scotland through innovative, community-driven initiatives. Click here to watch the presentation and Jason’s acceptance

Shed in the Spotlight – Portsoy Men’s Shed

Shed in the Spotlight – Portsoy Men’s Shed It’s only been a few months since Portsoy Men’s Shed had its first public meeting to gauge interest and it has been all guns blazing ever since. The group has made huge progress ‘doing up their toon’, been recognised in Parliament for their ‘outstanding community efforts’, moved into a temporary Shed home and if that wasn’t enough…they have a permanent Shedquarters building in sight for the future!Army veteran Richard Smith, Chair of

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed!

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed! SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder was interviewed* by Eileen West for River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show where he had the opportunity to share the story behind the SMSA and the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and encourage listeners to head to the Shed to see for themselves. *An excerpt from River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show with Eileen West. Approximate timings: Start— 17.00 mins The inspiration / early days