16 photos of Edinburgh and Lothians properties featured on Scotland's Home of the Year on BBC Scotland
1 . Old Train House
The Old Train House in Edinburgh was the winner of Scotland's Home of the Year 2023. It's a Victorian renovation of a former train station, transformed into a family home by Christina and Ben Blundell. The house features sustainable furnishings, second-hand items, and an upside-down living concept. It was previously empty for 10 years before the renovation. Photo: BBC
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