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Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Inside quirky Victorian home in Dalbeattie bidding for BBC Scotland's Home of the Year
BBC Scotland's Home of the Year judges have their work cut out for them as they are forced to choose between three homes in the south tonight The new series of Scotland's Home of the Year is in full swing as the penultimate episode airs tonight, with one final home hoping to grab a spot in the final. The three judges head to Dumfries and Galloway to check out the final three properties hoping to be Scotland's Home of the Year. As always, the judges - Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell - have their work cut out for them as they are forced to choose between an Artful Townhouse in Dumfries, the Coach House near Peebles and a Victorian family home near Dalbeattie. One of the houses hoping to grab the top spot, is a Victorian family home called Craigmount near Dalbeattie. The gorgeous house is home to the Osborne family, couple Laura and Robert, daughter Grace and their dog - a cute little 11 year-old pug called Ethel. The family entered SHOTY this year after their daughter secretly entered them. Laura, a 54-year-old retired nurse expressed: "We decided to enter SHOTY after our daughter secretly entered us…it was an incredible experience and we have loved every moment. It's nice to feel like the years of careful planning and preparation have been recognised." Grace entered the family into the show, after watching the competition with her late grandmother - Liz - who sadly passed away a couple of years ago. She entered the BBC Scotland show as a tribute to her beloved granny. The family will be raising a glass to Liz, when they sit down tonight to watch the show air on TV. The Osborne family bought the home in 2017, and spent eight years renovating the building - by adding in an extension and knocking down walls. They did this to extend the size of the main bedroom, adding an en-suite and a dressing room for Laura - as she has always wanted one. They have essentially 'downsized' the building from having five bedrooms previously, to now having three spacious and luxurious ones. Scotland's Home of the Year, Ep6/7: South - airs Monday May 26, on BBC One Scotland at 8.30pm Daily Record Showbiz Newsletter Embeddable Solus Back of the property with extension Kitchen Living room Bathroom Bedroom More On BBC Scotland's Home Of The Year Dalbeattie
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BBC pundits share Scottish Cup final predictions
Scottish Cup final: Aberdeen v Celtic Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Saturday, 24 May Time: 15:00 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC One Scotland, listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds, live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app Advertisement It's almost time for the talking to stop. But until Saturday at 15:00 BST, we can all still have a say on how the Scottish Cup final is going to play out. Most favour holders and treble hunters Celtic, who could add to their record tally in the competition with a 43rd title Aberdeen are aiming to in the tournament for the 10th time and for the first time since 1990, when they beat Celtic on penalties. So, how do the pundits believe the Hampden showpiece will go? What are the pundits saying? Shaun Maloney and Scott Brown were rivals then team-mates [SNS] Scott Brown, former Aberdeen & Celtic player I think Celtic from an attacking point of view will have too much for Aberdeen. It's difficult to look beyond a Celtic win because of that threat. Advertisement Prediction: Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic Shaun Maloney, former Celtic player I anticipate that this game could be tighter than recent meetings, depending on how aggressively Aberdeen choose to defend without the ball. In past matches, Celtic's full-backs have been crucial in initiating attacks, and given the one v one skill of their wingers, I expect them to create numerous big opportunities. Aberdeen have quality players like Kevin Nisbet, Shayden Morris and Jamie McGrath, who can capitalise on spaces left if Celtic are not at their best without the ball. However, if the match unfolds similarly to previous encounters between these teams, Celtic are likely to score enough goals to secure the trophy and the treble. Advertisement Prediction: Aberdeen 1-3 Celtic Rachel Corsie, Scotland captain Inevitably there has to be goals. While it's hard to see any other outcome beyond Celtic winning against Aberdeen, especially when in Glasgow, there is always a tiny bit of optimism when it comes to fandom! That said, making it through extra-time and enjoying a couple of goals is the best I could manage. For a team that knows finding success on cup final day so well, Aberdeen will need to be ready to lay bodies on the line and hope that fortune favours them for any other likely outcome. Prediction: Celtic win on penalties, 2-2 AET Leanne Crichton, former Scotland midfielder Advertisement I anticipate a fiercely contested Scottish Cup clash between Celtic and Aberdeen, with both sides bringing high intensity and emotion to the occasion. Aberdeen will no doubt be determined to end their season on a high and I expect them to throw everything at the game in search of a statement victory. However, Celtic's experience and quality, particularly in big matches under Brendan Rodgers, should ultimately shine through. With their attacking depth and composure in key moments, I'm backing Celtic to deliver another trademark Hampden performance and lift the trophy once again. Prediction: Aberdeen 1-3 Celtic Advertisement Willie Miller, former Aberdeen captain & manager Everything would have to go the Dons' way, though Celtic will be the biggest Scottish final favourites for some time and with a treble at stake everything to play for. However, it's a one-off game and the champions might be over confident! If the Dons pull it off, it will be a major shock, but in football shocks do happen. Prediction: Aberdeen 2-1 Celtic, Kevin Nisbet and Pape Gueye to score - they have shown in the past that they can produce special strikes
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
First look at Dumfries and Galloway homes aiming to be named Scotland's Home of the Year
Properties in Dumfries and the Stewartry will feature in the south of Scotland episode of the popular BBC Scotland show. Two Dumfries and Galloway homes are aiming to be named Scotland's Home of the Year. Properties in Dumfries and the Stewartry will feature in the south of Scotland episode of the popular BBC Scotland show, due to be shown on May 26. The series is entering its final stages, with judges Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell set to visit three would-be finalists in the south. Among them is an artful townhouse in Dumfries, which is home to Fiona and husband Ben. The architecture of this upper Georgian maisonette is an art haven which celebrates a mixture of historical periods and characterful interior styles. Next up is a Victorian semi-detached house near Dalbeattie. Craigmount is home to Ozzy, Laura, daughter Grace and Ethel the pug. The property's coastal views initially won the family over, and they made it their own by renovating and adding a tasteful extension to the original granite building, reworking the kitchen and living spaces. Boasting a bold and colourful interior, the family entered Craigmount as Grace's late gran loved Scotland's Home of the Year. The two homes face competition from a property in Peebles when the episode is shown on BBC One Scotland at 8.30pm on Monday, May 26. The winner will then go through to the grand final at Glasgow's house for An Art Lover, which will be shown on June 2. Scotland's Home of the Year is made by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company) for BBC Scotland.
The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Inside The Dairy as Scotland's Home of the Year heads for Doune
It is in Deanston and has been home to Mhairi, her husband Andrew and their family since 2023. It is a bright, modern home with impressive views across the Trossachs. The beautiful countryside outside influences the décor inside. Anna, Banjo and Danny must decide whether it is the home to represent Central & Tayside at the Grand Final held at Glasgow's House For An Art Lover. Here, Mhairi shares her thoughts on the home she hopes will beat off the competition. Scotland's Home of the Year is broadcast from 6:25pm on BBC One Scotland. How long have you lived at The Dairy? We moved into The Dairy on Valentine's Day 2023. What first attracted you to the property? Andrew and I were both single parents and met just before the pandemic. We kept our relationship going over Zoom until we unlocked and then started to build a life together across two homes – mine in Dunblane with my son, Ben and his in Edinburgh with his children, Harry, Hamish and Hannah. We eloped to Florence in the summer of 2022 and had our dream wedding and when we returned, we decided that we wanted to look for a new home for our new married life together but one which would accommodate all of our children as they come and go and provide a warm, joyful, upbeat and welcoming foundation for our blended family. We used to drive around Stirlingshire towards the Trossachs a lot during the pandemic - I used to live in Dunblane, and I just feel it's such a special place — particularly the views towards Ben Ledi. It was my absolute dream to have somewhere facing West, looking towards the Trossachs and have that beautiful west coast sunset over the hills at night. Then The Dairy came on the market and we just went for it. The timing was perfect and it felt 'meant to be'. The Dairy (Image: Scotland's Home of the Year) What's the history of the house? The Dairy was previously the steading to the farm. Many of the old stone walls have been retained, giving the development character, but internally the properties are modern, spacious and bright. The property was designed and built by Mallet Construction who did such a fantastic job. They really did build our dream home. What's your favourite thing about it – and does it have any unusual features? I was struck by the space and dimensions of the property more than anything. Everything has been designed and laid out so cleverly and rather than be designed to look good, which it does, it's been designed to view all aspects of the outside, while you're inside, which is really special. The way the floor to ceiling windows have been positioned throughout the property means that light floods into the house throughout the day, each room having it's 'time in the light' and really being the star of the house at that moment. Read More Hot lipstick, nude runs and art deco - it can only be Scotland's Home of the Year My stepdaughter, Hannah's room has the wow factor in the morning, with the sun streaming in from the east, but it also comes to life again in the evening, thanks to the floor to ceiling windows in the hallway which allows the more golden, mellow light to enter the room from the west facing hallway window. The sun makes it way around the house to the lounge and dining area in the afternoon and we spend our evenings on the balcony watching the evening light settle and the sun dip behind Ben Ledi. It's magical – all the colours that change in those last few hours of the day. The changing view and colours of the landscapes we see from the balcony is where I've taken so much inspiration from. You wouldn't think that candy floss pink, chestnut, teal blue, forest green, burnt orange and crimson red would go together in a room but when you see them all together in nature, they do. I trust in nature completely to influence and guide my interior decisions. The house had been built and painted internally when we moved in, which was amazing as it allowed us to focus entirely on the interiors and creating that vision we had for building what we wanted to be a 'Happy Retreat', not just for us, but for all four of our children. We had our shed built in the summer of 2023. A big project – it's a big shed but it actually really adds to the whole aesthetic of the home. It's made from larch, so it creates a real sense of warmth at the back of the property which is uplifting in the spring and summer and cosy in the autumn. We named it, Ben Shedi, a little nod to our view of The Trossachs. What are your design and decorating inspirations? Initially, I had all my mood boards and plans and colour schemes, but once we moved in I ditched them. Living in and 'feeling' the property changed everything. I took inspiration from the views, landscapes and nature right outside our windows — the colour palettes you see in the views. Nature isn't about 'natural' colours necessarily - it's about bright pinks, pale blues, apricot, bright green and yellow, all the colours I've brought into the home. I also drew inspiration from the places we've visited around the world and built the interiors around our experiences and memories. The wooden Pinocchio that sits on a table in the hallway - I picked this up in Florence, where Andrew and I got married, the painting of Pikes in Ibiza is a reminder of some of the nights we've had there, the picture of the Square Lighthouse in Islay, where we got engaged. How would you sum up the style of your home? I'd say it's Contemporary Scottish with global influences. The interiors reflect what I'd call Joyful Maximalism — more is more, but not too much. The home captures who we are as people, our personalities and passions. Colour emerged as the defining factor. What would be your dream home? Honestly, we've found it. The Dairy gives us everything we hoped for — views, light, space, warmth and complete joy. It feels like a retreat for our blended family and a home full of love and personality. I love that we have this place where everyone can come and go and be loved and looked after then head off back to their lives, usually with a load of food and their bags of washing done! Having this big blended family really is a joy and we all love this home. Why did you decide to enter SHOTY this year and what was the experience like? I actually entered two years ago but the time wasn't right - a lot of our furniture hadn't even arrived but the producers came back to me, did the recce and then we were told we were picked for Central Region. The experience was so much fun and the crew were just so lovely. I feel proud of breaking out of my world of neutrals, which is what my home was like before we bought The Dairy, so I was just so delighted to have the chance to share my inspiration and journey with colour, which I fully embraced! Scotland's Home of the Year is hands down my favourite television programme so having our home featured was just such a thrill.
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The colourful Edinburgh tenement flat vying to be crowned Scotland's Home of the Year
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Scotland's Home of the Year is back on our screens – and this week the judges head east to cast their eyes over three very different properties. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses, converted campervans to bargain boltholes. Take a peek at the finest homes across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Anna, Banjo and Danny must pick between an extended bungalow in Anstruther, a tenement in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh and a Georgian basement apartment in the Scottish capital's New Town. Ahead of Monday night's show (BBC One Scotland, 8.30pm), we had a chat with Edinburgh homeowner Devin Blackie, who alongside partner Max Webb, has designed and rebuilt each room in Wee City Nook, their small but perfectly formed Stockbridge home, creating clever storage solutions and maximising every nook and cranny. Together, the couple have created a bold, bright and colourful abode which truly packs a design punch. How long have you lived at Wee City Nook? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We bought the flat back in January 2021, just around COVID times. Honestly, it was kind of the perfect moment to go all-in on a reno. No holidays, no big nights out, no FOMO, just a lot of time to focus on making this place exactly how we wanted it. We got pretty transfixed on making every inch count. What first attracted you to the property? We actually lived just round the corner in the most beautiful rental flat that we completely fell in love with but we could never have afforded it. It sort of skewed our expectations, so when it came to buying, we didn't want to stray too far. This flat came up and we saw the potential straight away, even if it needed a lot of work to make it work for us. What's the history of the house? It's a traditional Edinburgh tenement built in the early 19th century, but honestly, I don't know too much beyond that. I love a bit of history so I really should pick the brains of our lovely neighbour John downstairs he's lived here all his life. What's your favourite thing about it – and does it have any unusual features? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Favourite thing? That it's ours. After years of flatshares, living in different countries, and not having a proper base for either of our things since each of us were in our teens it feels so special to have somewhere to call home. We've really tried to make it work hard for us, too, from the built-in chopping board that fits into the narrowest kitchen gap to a space saving wine rack, a hidden boiler cupboard (I wonder if anyone spotted this in the show?), a loft space and a bespoke space saving bed, Max has been incredible and there's something personal and practical in every corner. What are your design and decorating inspirations? I've kind of pieced together my style from everywhere over the years. I love interiors that feel a bit bold, a bit playful so I'll take inspo from anywhere- travel, Pinterest, other folks homes, a pub lavvy with great tiles… Plus I work in the coffee industry and after visiting what feels like 99% of the coffee shops in Scotland (big claim, I know), I've seen just how creative people can be with their spaces – it's impossible not to come away inspired. I'd love someone to say, 'Oh, your style is so very insert-famous-designer-name,' so I can answer these kinds of questions better but truthfully it's been a total patchwork of instinct, second-hand finds, and late-night Instagram scrolls. It's been less about following a particular person and more about following a feeling. How would you sum up the style of your home? Playful (or maybe cheeky… you may have noticed a lot of words blurred out on the episode…), colourful, and purposeful. It's practical and compact, but full of personality. Nothing's too serious and everything has a purpose. What would be your dream home? It would have to be an Edinburgh townhouse. I love original features, big sash windows, cornicing etc but with an extension opening out onto a sunny garden. The dream is space and light, with a bit of drama. We definitely make the most of the space we have now but having a big open area for hosting and long, lazy dinners with friends would be unreal. And it would be packed with big, bold colourful artwork everywhere you look, basically a house that feels like us, just stretched out a bit. Obviously, affording that is another story... Max laughs at me for living in a dream world, but I'm sticking to it. One day I'll be waltzing through our open kitchen-living space, glass of wine in hand, the doors thrown open to the garden like it was always meant to be! Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finally, why did you decide to enter SHOTY this year and what was the experience like? Honestly? A pal sent me the entry ad whilst I was sat in the pub so with a wee bit of Dutch courage, I thought, Ach, why not? It's been completely surreal but brilliant, just getting to see your own wee place through somebody else's eyes makes you appreciate it all over again. Episode three of Scotland's Home of the Year is on BBC One Scotland on Monday May 5 at 8.30pm-9pm,
