Dr Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West, recently visited Pentlands Men’s Shed and the Westminster member doubted that any other project in the Capital achieves to much with so little.

He added: “I was proud to meet the retired, but certainly not tired, gentlemen at the Pentland Men’s Shed.

“Using scrap materials and spare time, these resourceful men have created a small community project that not only supports their own well-being but also serves the wider community. I genuinely doubt any other project in Edinburgh achieves so much with so little.”

The Westminster member spent over an hour speaking to members and hearing about the work carried out at the premises in Forthview Cresent, Currie.

He was welcomed by chairman, Robert Mason, who provided background about the local shed

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