SMSA National Gathering

SMSA Gathering & Day Conference
Including the Association’s AGM & the ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ Awards

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Friday 28th August 2026
Perth & Kinross Council Chambers and Civic Hall
9am - 3.15pm

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) charity is delighted to invite SMSA members from across Scotland to our annual National Gathering 2026.

This popular event brings Shedders together from every corner of the country for a day of learning, inspiration, networking and celebration. Whether you’re an established Shed, a new group, a supporter or simply want to find out more about the Men’s Sheds Movement in Scotland, then this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Shedders, share ideas and discover new opportunities.

⬇ BOOK YOUR PLACE BELOW ⬇

What’s on the agenda?

✅ Live Music
Enjoy a special performance from the Renfrew Men’s Shed Band to kick-start the day.

✅ Interactive Workshops
Choose from a range of practical and informative sessions, including:

  • Trains, Tracks & Modelling Skills Showcase
  • Grant Applications – What You Need to Know
  • Staying Sharp in the Shed – Tool and Blade Sharpening
  • Rocking Horse Project Showcase

✅ Inspiring Presentations

  • Don’t Be a Deaf Shedder – Hugh Donaghy, RNID
  • From Pews to Workbenches? Former Places of Worship Retained for New Community Use – Harry Whitmore, COSS
  • Silent Men Documentary – Duncan Cowles

✅ SMSA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Hear about the Association’s work and achievements over the last year and plans for the future.

✅ Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2026
Celebrate the achievements, innovation and community impact of Scotland’s Men’s Sheds.

✅ Exhibitions

Meet organisations and partners supporting Men’s Sheds across Scotland.

✅ Networking Opportunities
Catch up with fellow Shedders, make new connections and exchange ideas across the movement.

 

Book your place

Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential. Don’t delay, register today! 

Name of person attending(Required)
A maximum of three representatives per Shed is permitted to enable the widest possible participation across all Sheds.
Please list the best personal contact number if we need to get a hold of you.
Email(Required)
Event papers will be sent electronically to this email address.
SMSA Individual Member confirmation(Required)
If you are not yet a member, please click here to join.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Parking is limited at this city centre venue (and many of the surrounding car parks are a max stay of four hours.(Required)
Where possible, guests are asked to take the bus, Ember Bus, train or car share. The bus station and train station are both situated on Leonard Street approx. 800m from the venue.

The SMSA team use the nearby long-stay Canal St multi storey car park.

Workshop Choices (Please select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preference)

Guests will have the choice of attending up to two workshops during the day or have extended time to network and explore the exhibitions. Whilst we will try to allocate 1st and 2nd choices to our guests, please note we cannot always guarantee this. If more than one person is attending from your Shed, we suggest attending different workshops so more information can be relayed back afterwards.
1st Choice(Required)
2nd Choice(Required)
3rd Choice(Required)