THE six properties competing for the coveted title of Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 have been revealed.
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.
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.
