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The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Aberdeen farmhouse bags title of Scottish Home of the Year
Hilltop House, built atop a farm near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, was featured in the second episode and took home the top prize in the 2025 series of Scotland's Home of the Year, beating out competitors in Edinburgh, Giffnock, Broughty Ferry, the Isle of Skye and Dalbeattie. The home, designed and owned by artist couple Jessica Zanoni and Chris Labrooy, blends styles like California Cool and mid-century modern, and was selected as the winner by top architects and interior designers. READ MORE: BrewDog news, interviews and updates on Scottish pub chain Zanoni said: 'It has been such a lovely experience all around, and to win it has been fantastic. After watching the shows and getting to see our competition in detail, it really must have been a hard decision to make.' Labrooy added: 'It's great to win. The house is a reflection of our tastes and personalities and we are proud of what we have created.' The couple met with other contestants and the judges in Glasgow's House for an Art Lover — designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh — for the finale, where their home won the top prize for its colourful interiors and sustainability-based design choices. The judging panel consisted of interior designers Anna Campbell Jones and Banjo Beale, alongside architect Danny Campbell. Isle of Mull-based Beale called the farmstead "unforgettable", saying: 'Hilltop House just felt alive. The home had been brought back to life in the most bold and beautiful way." The couple received high praise from the judges for the pops of colour incorporated throughout the house (Image: Kirsty Anderson)Jones added: 'I love to see an old building brought back to life, recycled into something new that will last for generations. 'Hilltop House was a brilliant example of finding that balance between history and modernity whilst honouring its necessary function as a country home.' READ MORE: UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines and invest £15bn in warheads Zanoni, originally from California, called meeting the other finalists a 'whirlwind' and said her and husband Labooy's artistic backgrounds were what helped their architectural vision come to life and bag them the top prize. She said: 'Every home is distinctive and unique because of the people that live there. So, our home is different because we are different. With me being from California and Chris being an artist, I think our tastes are just naturally a little bit unique. 'There isn't really anything in our house that we found at shops near us. Everything was specially sourced in a way. '[The view] was the reason we bought the plot and we have really used it almost as a piece of art. It definitely adds to the interior and it changes every day.' Filming for the next series of Scotland's Home of the Year will take place in June, and this season is available to view now on iPlayer.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scotland's Home of the Year property placed on market before BBC showdown
The sandstone bungalow in Giffnock is a finalist in Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 and will compete alongside five other homes. 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.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
See inside the 2025 Scotland's Home of the Year finalists
Giffnock, Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Broughty Ferry, Isle of Skye and Dalbeattie all feature in the series finale of BBC Scotland's series on Monday, June 2. After visiting 18 contenders in the West, the North East & Northern Isles, East, Central & Tayside, Highlands & Islands and the South, judges – interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones and Banjo Beale along with architect Danny Campbell – will now choose which of the six homes will win. The finale is filmed at Glasgow's House for an Art Lover - designed by the architect Charles Rennie MacIntosh. This year's SHOTY 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 Home to Pamela and Gordon, their son Caleb and Rosa the Irish Setter, the Sandstone Bungalow blends together old with new, whilst retaining the 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 Situated on the outskirts of Pitmedden in 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 style to create their dream home. Wee City Nook, Edinburgh 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 storage solutions, maximising every nook and cranny. Together, they have created a bold, bright and colourful abode. The Tree House, Broughty Ferry A modernist 1960s property in Broughty Ferry, The Tree House is home to Jackie, Paul and their cats Mirren and Kaja. READ MORE: Jobs lost as luxury Highland spa goes bust amid 'mounting cost pressures' The couple fell in love with this neglected house which had laid empty for five years, 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 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 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 an extension to the original granite building. The family entered Craigmount as Grace's late gran loved SHOTY. 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 Interior Designer Banjo Beale praised the 2025 finalists: '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 adds: '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!' The finale will be aired at 8.30pm.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Look inside the bright and luxurious bungalow that's made the final of Scotland's Home of the Year
The excitement is mounting, as we catapult towards the grand finale of Scotland's Home of the Year on June 2. It takes place at Glasgow's House for an Art Lover, where six sets of nervous property owners discover who's taking the grand prize. They include Pamela and Gordon Bain of the Sandstone Bungalow in Giffnock. Their home became the first finalist way back in episode one, the West heat, which was screened in April. At the decider, it'll be going up against Hilltop House, Pitmedden; Wee City Nook, Edinburgh; The Tree House, Broughty Ferry; An Cala Cottage on the Isle of Skye and Craigmount, near Dalbeattie. It's stiff competition, but the bungalow's owners should clear room on a mantelpiece, just in case. After all, the judges were completely blown away, and each awarded it a 10. They only had positive things to say. Even if they don't win, the Bain family are amazed to make it this far. 'It was absolutely bizarre. You know, we really weren't expecting to get to the final,' says Pamela, who works as a graphic designer. 'To be honest, it would just be lovely to be featured, as we've always watched the programme. Well, I certainly have. We just thought this would be a fun experience that would celebrate all the work we've done in the house'. Since appearing on the show, Pamela has been glued to series seven. Her favourite contenders, apart from her own, have been The Tree House and An Cala Cottage. As their episode revealed, Pamela and her family - husband, Gordon Bain, son, Caleb, and their Irish setter - have been at their Thirties property for five years. They transformed it, which meant spending almost every weekend and evening to get it to the stage that made the SHOTY judges' eyes turn to saucers. The team loved that the house featured plays on contrasting colours, with rooms painted in light shades that had dramatically dark floors, and vice versa,. Then there was the wooden herringbone floor that extends from the vast hallway and into the kitchen. As well as changing the decor, the family have added a cool zinc-clad extension, to create an open plan cooking and living space. This is where Pamela placed her SHOTY favourite spot loveheart, as the dual aspect means she can keep an eye on both the dog and her son. Banjo Beale loved it here too, and said he wanted to make pancakes. 'He's welcome to come round and do that, any time,' Pamela says. After the property had been on the show and was revealed as a finalist, the Bains had lots of proud friends getting in contact. 'They were all so happy for us and were shouting about it on social media, and it was really nice to have that support,' she says. Apparently, when Caleb went to school, other kids mentioned that they'd spotted him in the show. 'He thought it was so funny that people were coming up to him saying, 'well done',' says Pamela. He's bound to be popular among his friends, as one of the bungalow's rooms, which wasn't featured on the programme, is a cinema space, where he can watch films with his pals. This may be a modern addition, but the judges on SHOTY loved that the Bains had leant into the property's Thirties features, and hadn't ripped out elements,for the sake of it. For example, it retains its stained glass, as well as original fitted wardrobes in the main bedroom and, in a bathroom, they have the rather unique addition of a blue loo. Instead of replacing this with something neutral, they painted the whole room dark blue, wallpapered the ceiling with a landscape print, and managed to celebrate their pastel cludgie. The judges also loved the use of Pamela's dark wood antique furniture, including a drinks trolley and sideboard, that she has showcased in the dining room. She inherited those pieces from her granny, and the judges thought that the setting made them look contemporary. 'We did buy the house, thinking that they would look good in it,' she says. There are also lots of other cool objects scattered around the house. Things that you wouldn't find everywhere, like the pretty pink glass kitchen pendant lights, a vintage chandelier and saffron-coloured curtains that graze the floor. They're testament to Pamela's magpie-like skills. 'There's a lot of secondhand buys from charity shops and vintage warehouses, but also there's a huge amount of high street,' she says. 'I'm not snobby when it comes to buying a vase from a supermarket. When I see something that I think reflects our personality, then I'll get it, and it doesn't really matter where it's from. I think having a nice collection of different things makes it feel a bit more unique and full of personality'. When it comes to design, Pamela gets much of her inspiration online and has her own Instagram account, @perfecting_the_house 'I mostly use Pinterest for ideas. I'm doing a lot of boards, and also I look at Instagram, as there are lots of home accounts, and I obviously share my home on there as well,' she says. 'So, there's a big community, just sharing inspiration'. Since appearing on the show, Pamela has, unsurprisingly, had more folk than usual asking her for design advice. 'I've got a lot of very talented friends, so they don't need any help, but I do get people asking for input,' she says. 'I love that. I'm very much up for helping. I've got a colour and a pattern sort of eye'. The Scotland's Home of the Year final is on June 2, 8.30pm, BBC Scotland, BBC Scotland have opened applications for Scotland's Home of the Year 2026, see 2 . TV room and snug IWC Media Photo: IWC Media Photo Sales 3 . Dining room with granny's furniture and pale pink walls IWC Media Photo: IWC Media Photo Sales 4 . The kitchen, with what Danny described as a 'ceiling lantern' IWC Media Photo: IWC Media Photo Sales
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Six stunning properties selected as finalists for Scotland's Home of the Year 2025
The properties will face off against each other in the much-anticipated series finale next week. Six stunning homes have been selected as finalists for Scotland's Home of the Year 2025. The properties will face off against each other in the much-anticipated series finale of the popular BBC Scotland property show next Monday night. Judges Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell travelled the length and breadth of the country in their hunt for the perfect property. They visited 18 worthy contenders in the West, North East, Northern Isles, East, Central and Tayside and the Highlands and Islands. Each search showcased a variety of styles from period properties to modern new-builds, cosy cottages to bespoke flats, farm steadings to contemporary abodes. And although it was no easy decision, judges managed to narrow down six houses metting this years' Scottish Home of the Year criteria. The homes were '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. All finalists will come face-to-face with one another for the first time at the finale filmed at Glasgow's House for an Art Lover. There, they will have the chance to cast their eyes over each other's homes. Judge Anna 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.' For the judges, meeting the finalists for the first time at Glasgow's House for an Art Lover is a real highlight. Anna said: '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.' Banjo added: 'It's like meeting old friends - you feel like you know them through their walls and wallpapers!" Danny said: 'It's genuinely emotional finally meeting the SHOTY finalists. We spend so much time absorbing every detail of their homes, trying to understand their mindset and motivations — to then meet them is like stepping into the final page of a book you've loved reading. There's laughter, shock, and always respect for what they have achieved.' 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. Who will be crowned Scotland's Home of the Year 2025?
