Inside the 6 homes battling it out to be named BBC Scotland's Home of the Year 2025
This year's finalists are an eclectic celebration of design adventures — bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically individual'
SIX OF THE BEST
SIX OF THE BEST Inside the 6 homes battling it out to be named BBC Scotland's Home of the Year 2025
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THE six finalists have been revealed for this year's Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 crown.
Sandstone Bungalow in Giffnock, Hilltop House in Aberdeenshire, Wee City Nook in Edinburgh's Stockbridge area, The Tree House in Broughty Ferry, An Cala Cottage on the Isle of Skye and Craigmount in Dalbeattie will all battle it out for the prestigious title.
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Hilltop House is home to Chris, Jessica, their son Chase and dogs Enzo and Dino.
After travelling the length and breadth of the country visiting 18 worthy contenders the telly judges - including interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones and Banjo Beale along with architect Danny Campbell – must choose this year's winners.
Danny said: '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.'
Anna added: 'We get so excited to meet the creators of these dazzling finalists once we have completed our judging, we have so many questions and love matching the faces to the homes.'
While Banjo said: 'It's like meeting old friends - you feel like you know them through their walls and wallpapers.'
The finalists were revealed on BBC Scotland tonight (May 26) with the winner announced on Monday June 2 at 8.30pm and on BBC iPlayer.
SANDSTONE BUNGALOW
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Might look quite ordinary outside, but inside this bungalow had the judges purring.
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
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This modernist eco house is in the running for SHOTY 2025.
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
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Devin and Max have made the most of their space inside Wee City Nook.
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
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It looks great now, but couple Jackie and Paul had a big job getting the home of their dreams.
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
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This beautiful cottage is also in the running for the title.
THIS cosy 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
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Who wouldn't want to relax in a bath like this?
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.
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