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Scotland’s Home of the Year hits Highlands and Islands

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Scotland’s Home of the Year hits Highlands and Islands

Scotland’s Home of the Year moves to the Highlands and Islands this week as three more unique properties are in the spotlight.

Judges Anna, Banjo and Danny must choose between an historic fishing lodge near Aviemore, a self-build home on the Isle of Lewis and a converted croft house, also on Lewis.




Dating back to the 18th century, Earth House near Aviemore is home to Salem and Dianne. When the couple bought the property in 2016 it was in a neglected state and, over five years, they brought it back to life.

This Highland sanctuary reflects the serenity of its surroundings as well as providing a haven for visiting family. Amongst its many features, Earth House includes a shower turret and a bathroom with a view.

Next up is a modern self-build near Stornoway. Achnagairn House is home to David and Alison, their daughters Ava Grace and Eva Rose and Mulberry the chihuahua.

The couple designed their dream home with their daughters and family life in mind, creating a symmetrical abode with sustainability at its heart.

Boasting a copper Belfast sink and an angelic white bedroom, Achnagairn House is a characterful new-build home all on one level.

Staying on the Isle of Lewis, this week’s final contender is an early 1900s croft house. Home to Tina, Newlands Croft House had been lying empty before she lovingly restored and extended it to make the most of the breathtaking views out to sea.

The vision of Tina and her late husband Norman, Newlands Croft House is environmentally considerate and the interiors are filled with second hand finds and upcycled furniture.

Scoring the three homes on architectural merit, distinctive design and personal style, SHOTY judges Anna, Banjo and Danny must decide whether Earth House, Achnagairn House or Newlands Croft House will represent the Highlands and Islands in the grand final at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover.


Scotland’s Home of the Year is made by IWC Media (a Banijay UK company) for BBC Scotland.

Tune in to the third episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year on BBC One Scotland tonight (Monday, May 13) from 8.30pm to 9pm.

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Homeowner Tina and her dogs outside Newlands Croft House, Isle of Lewis

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Home to Tina, this early 1900s croft house on the Isle of Lewis had been lying empty before she lovingly restored and extended it

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Tina and her late husband Norman wanted to make the most of the breath-taking views out to sea

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Newlands Croft House is environmentally considerate


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The interiors are filled with second hand finds and upcycled furniture

(Image: BBC)

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Achnagairn House is home to David and Alison, their daughters Ava Grace and Eva Rose and Mulberry the chihuahua

(Image: BBC)

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It’s a modern self-build near Stornoway

(Image: BBC)

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The couple designed their dream home with their daughters and family life in mind

(Image: BBC)

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It’s a symmetrical abode with sustainability at its heart

(Image: BBC)

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Boasting a copper Belfast sink and an angelic white bedroom, Achnagairn House is a characterful new-build home all on one level

(Image: BBC)

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Earth House near Aviemore is home to Salem and Dianne

(Image: BBC)

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When the couple bought the property in 2016, it was in a neglected state

(Image: BBC)

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Over five years, the couple brought the home back to life

(Image: BBC)

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This Highland sanctuary reflects the serenity of its surroundings as well as providing a haven for visiting family

(Image: BBC)

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Amongst its many features, Earth House includes a shower turret and a bathroom with a view

(Image: BBC)

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