Scotland’s Home of the Year 2025 finalists revealed

The six finalists vying to be crowned Scotland’s Home of the Year 2025 have been revealed…

The homes vying for the winners title are, ‘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 – ahead of the much-anticipated series finale of the BBC Scotland property series on Monday, June 2nd.

Judge and Interior Designer Anna Campbell-Jones:

“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.”

After travelling the length and breadth of the country from visiting 18 worthy 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 – must choose which of the six homes will win the coveted title and be crowned Scotland’s Home of the Year.

In the finale, filmed at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover – designed by the iconic architect Charles Rennie MacIntosh – the six finalists come face-to-face, meeting the judges for the first time as well as getting a chance to cast their eyes over each other’s homes. 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.

Judge and Architect Danny Campbell:

“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!”

Scotland’s Home of the Year; judges Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell

• 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.

The judges are excited about the forthcoming series finale. Isle of Mull-based Interior Designer Banjo Beale praises 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.”

For the judges, meeting the finalists for the first time at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover is a real highlight. Says Anna: “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 agrees: “It’s like meeting old friends – you feel like you know them through their walls and wallpapers!”

Danny adds: “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? Tune in to BBC One Scotland on Monday 2nd June at 8.30pm or watch on BBC iPlayer to find out.