Main opening times are:
Afternoons, 1 to 4 pm, Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs.
Also:
* Music group: usually Wednesdays 10:30 to 12:00
* Wood turning: additional sessions at 10:30 on Weds & Thurs
* Photography group: evening meeting, second Tues of the month
Members are welcome to attend at any of the opening times.
New Workshop
We are pleased to have obtained planning permission for a new workshop building . It will alleviate the space restrictions of the existing workshop in the main building which becomes cramped if larger numbers of people want to use it at the same time. It will also allow development of a wider variety of facilities.
The new building will be steel-framed with insulated cladding panels and will replace the 40-foot shipping container which has hitherto served as a workshop and store.
Men’s Sheds’ Open Day, 19th November 2025
Would you like to come along to Culter & District Men’s Shed to learn more about what we do and how we operate? We will be taking part in an initiative by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) to open our doors to the public on International Men’s day, 19th November 2025. It will be an opportunity to see our facilities and chat to members about what we do and how we try to benefit both members and the wider community. Light refreshments will be available.
Just come along to our premises at The Bush, off Malcolm Road, Peterculter, AB14 0UX, between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00. Click HERE to view the location map.
Photography Group
The subject for the November meeting will be ‘Autumn 2025’.
Music Group
The Music Group has been invited to perform at two events in early December 2025:
7th December, Culter Heritage Hall
9th December, Mannofield Guild, for the Forget-Me-Not charity.
Items for Sale
We often have items for sale. Click HERE to see items for sale shown on our Facebook page.
About Men’s Sheds – What’s In It For You?
Background
The Men’s Shed movement started in Australia from where it spread rapidly.
The purpose of a Shed is to provide a social and workshop environment for men of all ages from 18 and upwards. They may be in work, out of work, retired, with disabilities or just plain bored. These men have a wealth of skills and knowledge to contribute and can gain immensely from social contact and sharing their experience with other men.
It is widely recognized that men, particularly not when in employment, can suffer from social isolation, often leading to deterioration of mental health and physical wellbeing.
Experience has shown that being a member of a Men’s Shed has a very positive effect on such wellbeing.
Culter and District Men’s Shed Development
A group of enthusiastic men with encouragement from a local councillor formed the Culter and District Men’s Shed (CDMS).
The Shed is a registered charity and is managed by up to eleven trustees in accordance with the Constitution.
The former cadet hut in the Bush was identified as an ideal location for our shed and initially leased to us by Aberdeen Council. Purchase of the shed/site was completed in November 2019. We are very fortunate in being one of only a few Men’s Sheds which actually own their premises.
The coronavirus epidemic interfered with the Shed’s development but we re-opened to members in late 2021. Since then, Shed members have enthusiastically participated in the various activities.
Scottish Men’s Shed Association
The Scottish Men’s Shed Association is the umbrella organisation for all Men’s Sheds in Scotland. For more information please CLICK on the link below.
UK Men’s Shed Association
The UK Men’s Shed Association is the umbrella organisation for all Men’s Sheds in UK. For more information please CLICK on the link below.
