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Scotland's Home of the Year

Scotland's Home of the Year (often abbreviated to SHOTY)[1] is a Scottish reality competition television series. The programme is based on the format of the Norwegian series Årets Hjem, originally created by Nordisk Film TV Denmark and distributed by Banijay.[2] The first series, consisting of seven 30-minute episodes and an hour-long finale, premiered on BBC Scotland on 10 April 2019 as a primetime fixture in the schedule. The programme was renewed for a fourth series, which began filming in June 2021 and aired in 2022.[3] It was then renewed for a fifth series, which began filming in June 2022 and aired 15 May 2023 with the final broadcast 26 June 2023.[4]

Scotland's Home of the Year
Title card
GenreReality competition
Created byNordisk Film TV Denmark
Directed by
Judges
  • Michael Angus
  • Anna Campbell-Jones
  • Kate Spiers
  • Banjo Beale
Narrated byAnne McAlpine
Country of originScotland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes39
Production
Executive producers
  • Gerard Costello
  • Pauline Law
Producers
  • Susan McGregor
  • Julyan Sinclair
  • Pete Stanton
  • Sarah Wright
  • Carlin Wallace
Cinematography
  • Liam Macleod
Editors
  • Benjie Bateman
  • Evan Crichton
  • Hannah Macleod
  • Dylan Roodt
Running time30–60 minutes
Production companyIWC Media
Original release
NetworkBBC Scotland
Release10 April 2019 (2019-04-10) –
present
Related
Home of the Year

The series follows three property experts, as they travel around Scotland and judge homes based on how well the owners have designed and utilised their available space. One property is selected from each region, and the winner is selected from the homes that reach the finals. Scotland's Home of the Year has received positive reviews from critics and ratings have continued to strengthen throughout its run. The programme was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA in 2020.[5]

Format edit

Each series of Scotland's Home of the Year features three different homes every week, grouped together based on the region of Scotland they are located in. The houses were grouped into seven distinct regions for the first series, and nine regions from series two onwards.[6] The homes are assessed by the judges, each scoring them out of ten, with marks being awarded for functionality, distinctiveness and style.[7] At the end of the episode, the home with the most points advances to the series finale. Once a home is selected from each region, the finalists are narrowed down to a top 3 in the last episode, before a winner is chosen and awarded a trophy.[8] The series finale every year is recorded in the House for an Art Lover, situated in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow.[9]

The judging panel consists of architect and University of Strathclyde lecturer Michael Angus,[10] interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones,[11] and lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers.[12] In June 2022, winner of the third series of Interior Design Masters Banjo Beale, was announced as the newest member of the judging panel for series five, replacing Spiers who decided to take a break from filming due to pregnancy.[13] Broadcaster Anne McAlpine has served as the narrator in every series.[14]

Broadcast history and release edit

The first series aired between 10 April and 29 May 2019 on BBC Scotland, replacing the docuseries Mini Disco Divas for the Wednesday primetime slot at 8 pm.[15] On 24 June 2019, the show was recommissioned for a second series with two additional episodes.[16] Reruns of the first series aired on BBC One Scotland from 12 July 2019.[17] The second series premiered on 29 April 2020 in the same time slot.[18] Ahead of the series finale on 1 July 2020, the programme was renewed for a third series,[19] which premiered on 7 April 2021.[20] Two weeks later, the BBC confirmed that it had commissioned a fourth series.[21] From the third series onwards, reruns now air on BBC One Scotland on the Monday after their original screening.[22] Internationally, the series currently airs on the Home Channel, a network based in South Africa that broadcasts across Sub-Saharan Africa via DStv.[23]

Series overview edit

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedRegional WinnersSeries Winners
First airedLast aired
1810 April 2019 (2019-04-10)29 May 2019 (2019-05-29)…Lesley Smith – The White House
(Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway)[25]
21029 April 2020 (2020-04-29)1 July 2020 (2020-07-01)…Hugh Berry – Park Terrace
(Glasgow West End)[26]
3107 April 2021 (2021-04-07)9 June 2021 (2021-06-09)…Karen and Matt Welstead – The Moss
(Killearn, Stirling)[27]
Christmas Special22 December 2021 (2021-12-22)…Anne Macdonald – Corvisel House
(Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway)[28]
4104 April 2022 (2022-04-04)6 June 2022 (2022-06-06)…Tom Hickman – New Tolsta
(Stornoway, Isle of Lewis)[29]
5715 May 2023 (2023-05-15)26 June 2023 (2023-06-26)
  • Kirklee Mansion | West Winner
  • Snowdrop House | North East and the Northern Isles Winner
  • The Old Manse | Central Winner
  • The Old Train House | East Winner
  • Manor House (Peebles) | South Winner
  • Lochbay | Highlands and Islands Winner
[24]		The Old Train House (Edinburgh)

Reception edit

Television ratings edit

The first series performed moderately, with viewership peaking in the penultimate episode, attracting a combined 100,200 viewers between BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer.[30] Following the series finale, the show was watched by over 266,000 viewers on BBC iPlayer.[31]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Organisation Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 British Academy Scotland Awards Best Feature Scotland's Home of the Year production team Nominated [5][32]

References edit

  1. ^ Rowat, Alison (2 July 2020). "Which house was crowned Scotland's Home of the Year?". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. ^ Winger, Alexander (20 November 2013). "De har Årets Hjem". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Amedia. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  3. ^ Bullard, Alexandra; Lennon, Holly (21 April 2021). "Scotland's Home of the Year: BBC calls for more incredible houses as series 4 confirmed". Glasgow Live. Reach plc. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  4. ^ Scotland's Home of the Year - Series 5: 6. West, retrieved 26 June 2023
  5. ^ a b Buchanan, Andy (21 October 2020). "British Academy Scotland Awards 2020: Nominations Announced". bafta.org. BAFTA Scotland. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. ^ Smith, Kenny (12 March 2021). "Scotland's Home of the Year back for a third run". Scottish Field. Wyvex Media Ltd. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  7. ^ Amos, Ilona (4 April 2021). "See inside the Borders home competing to be crowned Scotland's Home of the Year 2021". The Scotsman. JPIMedia. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  8. ^ Macfarlane, Jenna (2 July 2020). "Stunning Victorian apartment in Glasgow named Scotland's Home of the Year 2020". The Sunday Post. DC Thomson. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  9. ^ Musgrove, Gavin (6 May 2021). "Enjoy a viewing at Aviemore house in running for Scotland's Home of the Year". Strathspey & Badenoch Herald. Highland News and Media Ltd. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  10. ^ Swarbrick, Susan (25 April 2020). "Scotland's Home of the Year: A sneak peek at the contenders". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  11. ^ McLuckie, Kirsty (20 May 2021). "Designer outlet: TV's Anna Campbell-Jones shares her personal vision". The Scotsman. JPIMedia. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  12. ^ Bryce, Tracey (30 March 2021). "Home sweet home: TV interiors guru Kate Spiers gives us a peek inside her plush pad". The Sunday Post. DC Thomson. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  13. ^ Reilly, Emma Louise (24 June 2022). "Interior designer from Mull to judge BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year". The National. Newsquest. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  14. ^ "BBC Scotland: Scotland's Home of the Year – Series 3, Episode 1 of 10". BBC Scotland. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  15. ^ "BBC Scotland Schedule Archives – Wednesday 10 April 2019". BBC Scotland. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Relisted: Scotland's Home Of The Year Recommissioned – Hunt Is On For Next Winner". Banijay. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  17. ^ "BBC Scotland: Scotland's Home of the Year – Series 1, Episode 1 of 8". BBC Scotland. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  18. ^ "BBC Scotland Schedule Archives – Wednesday 29 April 2020". BBC Scotland. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  19. ^ Mullen, Stacey (2 July 2020). "Inside the West End pad named Scotland's Home of the Year". Glasgow Times. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  20. ^ Rowat, Alison (7 April 2021). "Scotland's Home of the Year, series three, episode one". The Herald. Herald & Times Group. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  21. ^ "Scotland's Home of the Year to return in 2022". Scottish Field. Wyvex Media Ltd. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  22. ^ "BBC Scotland Schedule Archives – Monday 12 April 2021". BBC One Scotland. BBC. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  23. ^ "The Home Channel – DStv Channel 176: Scotland's Home of the Year". The Home Channel. Arena Holdings Ltd. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  24. ^ "In pictures: The finalists of Scotland's Home of the Year 2023". BBC News. BBC. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  25. ^ Rinaldi, Giancarlo (29 May 2019). "Step inside Scotland's Home of the Year". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  26. ^ "Beautifully restored Victorian apartment in Glasgow's West End named Scotland's Home Of The Year 2020". BBC Media Centre. BBC. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  27. ^ "Georgian renovation named Scotland's home of the year". BBC News. BBC. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  28. ^ "Dumfries and Galloway ho-ho-house named Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2021". Scottish Housing News. Dundee Press Agency. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  29. ^ McGinley, Paul (7 June 2022). "Scotland's Home of the Year winner announced". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  30. ^ "Most viewed programmes – BARB". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  31. ^ "Could you have Scotland's Home of the Year?". The Orcadian. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  32. ^ Webster, Laura (9 December 2020). "Bafta Scotland: All the winners from last night's socially distanced ceremony". The National. Newsquest. Retrieved 25 May 2021.

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