The winner of Scotland's Home of the Year for 2024 has been announced after six weeks of examining the best the country has to offer.
Judges Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell narrowed down the finalists to a renovated mill, a former fishing lodge and a completely pink inspired home as well as other incredible self build and renovated houses.
But now we can reveal the overall winner for Scotland's Home of the Year as we take you through all the nominees.
Winner of Scotland's Home of the Year 2024
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This 1960s bungalow has been announced as Scotland's Home of the Year for 2024(Image credit: BBC)
The home was renovated by Anna and Harry McClelland(Image credit: BBC)
The couple did the renovations for their daughters(Image credit: BBC)
The couple's use of stickers throughout won over the judges(Image credit: BBC)
One judge said the home was "Unlike any home I have ever stepped foot in"(Image credit: BBC)
The home made its sustainable features shine such as the cupboards in the kitchen and living room(Image credit: BBC)
A 1960s bungalow in Milngavie, renovated by Art School graduates Anna and Harry McClelland has been declared the winner of Scotland's Home of the Year 2024.
The couple extended the bungalow for their daughters, incorporating bold and playful designs. Noteworthy features include a kitchen with school gym hall flooring and a mix of colourful, upcycled materials in the living areas.
The home impressed judges with its unique, personal touches such as the playful stickers around the home and were inspired by the couple's work to make the home perfect for their two daughters.
Judge Banjo Beale said of the house: “Unlike any home I have ever stepped foot in, the 1960s Bungalow was a work of art and a living canvas for its creative owners."
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Judge Anna Campbell Jones said: “This electrically eclectic creative home exemplifies what it means to truly make your home unique to you. It was fun and playful - an absolute dream family home to spark children’s imaginations and keep that same feeling alive in any adult who has the good fortune to experience it first-hand.”
The finalists
Quiney Cottage impressed with its sustainable features
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Quiney Cottage was the first nominee for the Grand Final of Scotland's Home of the Year(Image credit: BBC)
The home earned a perfect score from the judges(Image credit: BBC)
The owner, Rachel, was inspired by her handbag designing profession when decorating(Image credit: BBC)
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The judges were impressed with the home's sustainable features(Image credit: BBC)
The cottage impressed judges with its bold colour scheme and quirky design, earning perfect scores. Doughterty, a handbag designer, drew inspiration from her profession, using mint green, tartan, and florals to reflect the home's 1860s heritage.
Her commitment to sustainability is evident through her use of secondhand furnishings, adding character and affordability to the renovation. Despite making significant changes, Doughterty preserved the traditional layout of the cottage, enhancing its historic charm.
200-year-old abandoned and restored mill
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The former mill was the winner of the Central category of Scotland's Home of the Year (Image credit: BBC)
The stunning stone wall in the kitchen-diner was a big winner with the judges(Image credit: BBC)
The house had a real connection with nature(Image credit: BBC)
Some of the mill's original features still sit in the home(Image credit: BBC)
The home was modernised but still stayed true to its roots(Image credit: BBC)
The mill, previously abandoned for 25 years, was transformed while preserving its historical features, such as an old pulley system, lift shaft, stone walls, and wooden beams.
The renovation incorporated modern elements like a state-of-the-art kitchen, blending them with the building's original structure. Inspired by Scottish wildlife, the interiors reflect the surrounding countryside.
Renovated 18th-century fishing lodge
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The Earth House was the winner of the Highlands & Islands section(Image credit: BBC)
The home was a former fishing lodge in the 18th century(Image credit: BBC)
The home has 180° of the amazing vibrant landscape(Image credit: BBC)
Some of the homes original features were kept in place, such as the fireplaces(Image credit: BBC)
Some new elements were added, like the conservatory(Image credit: BBC)
The Earth House near Aviemore, a renovated 18th-century former fishing lodge, was put up for the is a final due to its handling of unique historic features.
Homeowners Salem and Dianne spent five years transforming the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom aged lodge. It features a bathroom with 180° Highland views and a conservatory beloved for its nature views.
Judges praised the home for its unique and personal touches, awarding it a perfect score and describing it as humble, generous, and magical. The home won the Highlands & Islands section of the competition.
16th-century site with antiquities throughout
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The house was built on a 16th-century site(Image credit: BBC)
The home was decorated with antiques found by the couple(Image credit: BBC)
A golden bathroom and tin bath was a real standout in the house(Image credit: BBC)
The home was the resounding winner in the South category, scoring maximum points(Image credit: BBC)
The eclectic furniture and sustainable elements won over the judges(Image credit: BBC)
We go even further back for the next entry as this historic site in Dumfries and Galloway, home to John Pagani and Dan Palmer, made its way to the final.
Bonshaw Tower was built in 1570 and led to the creation of Kirtle Water Grange near Lockerbie and won over the judges in the South category.
John and Dan's vision for their home was to create a storybook-like experience, with each room uniquely telling their story. The home was described by judges as being theatrical, eclectic, and surprising, reflecting the owner's travels and upcycled antiques.
Pink House wowed with its bright patterns
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The house won the East category of Scotland's Home of the Year(Image credit: BBC)
Pink themes featured throughout the house(Image credit: BBC)
One of the children's bedrooms was mocked out in the house's pink theme(Image credit: BBC)
The bathroom uses green and pink colours as owner Heather believed patterns were crucial to feeling comfortable(Image credit: BBC)
Pink was used to blend with other colour palettes such as blue(Image credit: BBC)
In the penultimate episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2024, judges Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale, and Danny Campbell head East as they discovered Heather’s four-bedroom pink villa in Fife.
Known as 'The Pink House,' this playful renovation is home to Heather, Brian, and their two daughters, Rosie and Olive and provides inspiration for pink designs such as with their pink bathroom that uses pink floor tiles.
The villa also features pastel hues of pink, yellow, green, and blue, with each colour artfully placed to create focal points in various rooms. For instance, the living room boasts recessed green shelves contrasted by a yellow mantelpiece.
Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 open for entry
Applications for series 7 of Scotland's Home of the Year are now open, and you can enter by heading to bbc.co.uk/shoty where entries are open until the 5th July 2024.
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
