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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

MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
10200
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
43000
SMSA SHED MEMBERS
100
SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
100
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
0

Latest News

A Personal Story: Alfie Wood

The SMSA chats to RAF veteran and retired boat builder Alfie Wood (79) from Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed on what he gets out of his local Men’s Shed.

SMSA receives funding boost to REACH more men

Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives funding boost to REACH more men The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has secured a funding

Shed in the Spotlight – 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

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