During the Spring of 2025, I was welcomed into The Men of Leith: Men’s Shed to document an underrepresented yet vital piece of infrastructure within the push to improve men’s mental health.

The Men’s Shed Movement is an international initiative designed to combat male loneliness by creating a communal space for men to gather, work and chat.

During my weeks there, I was welcomed with open arms. Everyone was keen to chat, show me what they were working on and to acclimatise me to the space. It was a real pleasure to join their community for a short while.