Scotland's Home of the Year property placed on market before BBC showdown
A stunning Glasgow home in the running to be crowned BBC Scotland's Home of the Year has gone on the market ahead of the finale.
The 1930s sandstone bungalow in Giffnock, which featured in the first episode of this year's edition of the popular TV show, is is now on sale as it prepares to compete in the grand finale of the hit property series, reports Glasgow Live.
Currently home to graphic designer Pamela Bain and business consultant husband Gordon, both 38, their son Caleb, 8, and Irish Setter Rosa, the plush home stoof out with its charming mix of 'granny-style with a modern twist'.
The home will compete against other properties across the country after it was crowned the best of three homes in the West to feature on the show. The owners will face off in the finale of the popular BBC series, filmed in Glasgow at the Mackintosh-designed House for an Art Lover in the southside of the city.
The finale will be broadcast on Monday, June 2, and will show the homeowners meeting the judges for the first time as they also get a chance to explore each other's properties.
Ahead of the final episode, property firm Rerrie has announced the home's upcoming sale in a teaser post on Facebook, saying: "A beautiful home coming to the market soon... So beautiful it's a finalist on Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 ."
The family moved into the property in 2020, Pamela said she loved the house from the first viewing. 'The house had really good bones: lovely big rooms; a really nice, easy layout, and the original features it had were really unique and striking.'
As for the property's striking decor, Pamela said: 'I've always loved old furniture, and we were lucky to inherit some furniture from my gran and my husband's gran. When we first saw this house, my first thought was my gran's furniture was going to look great in there.'
The property is now one of six that judges Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell will choose from to be named Scotland's Home of the Year 2025.
This year's search showcased a variety of styles from period properties to modern new-builds, cosy cottages to bespoke flats, farm steadings to contemporary abodes. This year's finalists are:
SANDSTONE BUNGALOW, Giffnock ( Ep1, West). Home to Pamela and Gordon, their son Caleb and Rosa the Irish Setter, the 'Sandstone Bungalow' blends together old with new, whilst retaining the beautiful original 1930s details. The couple design choices bring the 'Sandstone Bungalow' up-to-date with a bright and modern kitchen, dining and living spaces.
HILLTOP HOUSE, Aberdeenshire ( Ep2, North East & Northern Isles). Situated on the outskirts of Pitmedden in rural Aberdeenshire, 'Hilltop House' is home to Chris, Jessica, their son Chase and dogs Enzo and Dino. The couple designed their bright, contemporary house around the original footprint of the farm steading, fusing mid-century and Californian cool style to create their dream home.
WEE CITY NOOK, Edinburgh ( Ep3, East). A first-floor traditional tenement in Edinburgh's Stockbridge area, 'Wee City Nook' is home to Devin and Max. The couple combined their creative skills to design and rebuild each room in this small-but-perfectly-formed home, creating clever storage solutions, maximising every nook and cranny. Together, they have created a bold, bright and colourful abode which truly packs a design punch.
THE TREE HOUSE, Broughty Ferry ( Ep4, Central & Tayside). A modernist 1960s property in Broughty Ferry, 'The Tree House' is home to Jackie, Paul and their cats Mirren and Kaja. The couple fell in love with this neglected house which had laid empty for five years, lovingly breathing new life into it whilst preserving the original architect's vision. Amongst their changes, they reworked the upstairs space to create their bedroom of dreams overlooking the treetops.
AN CALA COTTAGE, Isle of Skye ( Ep5, Highlands & Islands). A cosy cottage, 'An Cala Cottage' is home to Caroline, Lee and their dog, Nuala. This traditional cottage was brought back to life on a budget, with the couple incorporating charming charity shop finds with a creative use of colour throughout. They took inspiration for their interior design from the coastal and mountain views which surround, creating a cosy and relaxing home.
CRAIGMOUNT, Near Dalbeattie ( Ep6, South). A Victorian semi-detached house near Dalbeattie, home to Ozzy, Laura, daughter Grace and Ethel the pug. The property's coastal views won the family over and they made it their own by renovating and adding a tasteful extension to the original granite building. Boasting a bold and colourful interior, the family entered Craigmount as Grace's late gran loved SHOTY.
Judge and interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones said: 'As always, we have a set of finalists that are each uniquely different from each other, from restored modernist dreams to handcrafted miniature perfection there's inspiration for everyone.
'When we film the final we are never sure who the winner will be - it could genuinely be any of these amazing homes. Through debate, much discussion and not a little heartbreak, we gradually whittle them down to one that we all agree has that magical edge - the home that best exemplifies what home means.'
Isle of Mull-based judge and interior designer Banjo Beale said: 'Each home's bursting with personality - bold, beautiful, and a real labour of love. The finale of SHOTY is the big emotional payoff - surprises, stories, and a stunning winner that'll take your breath away.'
Architect Danny Campbell added: 'This year's finalists are an eclectic celebration of design adventures — bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically individual. Each home tells a story of its owner's passions, priorities and aesthetic DNA, from slick architectural statements to soulful reimagining of traditional spaces. The finale is always a head-spin - equal parts tension and celebration. Viewers can expect impassioned debates, inspiring interior insights and that brilliant moment where we finally agree on a winner!'
Faced with six unforgettable and unique homes, Anna, Banjo and Danny cast their votes based on architectural merit, distinctive design, original style and what makes a house a home.
The finale of Scotland's Home of the Year will air on BBC One Scotland on Monday 2 nd June at 8.30pm and on BBC iPlayer.
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