Isle of Mull based Interior Designer Banjo Beale agrees: “It’s an artful sanctuary - every corner tells a story, and it’s quiet and charismatic all at once.”placeholder image
Isle of Mull based Interior Designer Banjo Beale agrees: “It’s an artful sanctuary - every corner tells a story, and it’s quiet and charismatic all at once.” | IWC

Take a look inside Scotland’s Home of the Year 2025 as stunning house wins BBC series

Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart

Live Editor

Published 2nd Jun 2025, 21:00 GMT

The winner of Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 has been crowned – and you can take a look inside here.

Hilltop House near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire – a bright, contemporary home built on the natural footprint of the surrounding farm steading – beat off competition from five other finalists in the finale of the popular BBC Scotland series, screened on Monday evening (June 2).

Home to Jessica Zanoni and husband Chris Labrooy, their teenage son Chase (18) and dogs Enzo and Dino, Hilltop House fuses together mid-century and Californian cool style, creating a dream home for all the family, full of character. Designed by Jessica and Chris, the home is filled with colourful statement pieces from bright yellow sofas to a pastel pink bathroom. Chris and Jessica – who run their own art business – are inspired by nature and led by sustainable design principles, purchasing items which will last for decades.

Homeowner Jessica is thrilled Hilltop House won the coveted title. She said: “It has been such a lovely experience all around, and to win it has been fantastic. After watching the shows and getting to see our competition in detail, it really must have been a hard decision to make!”

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Husband Chris addeed: “It's great to win. The house is a reflection of our tastes and personalities and we are proud of what we have created.”

SHOTY Judge and interior designer, Anna Campbell Jones believes Hilltop House is a very worthy winner of the prestigious title. He said: “This home managed to feel perfect in every way whilst still feeling like a place where real people live. I particularly loved the way their art was reflected in their choices of colour and furniture managing to create the perfect balance between playfulness and sophistication.”

Take a look through our photo gallery to see inside Hilltop House – and let us know your thoughts on this year's winning property in the comments section.

The eighth series of Scotland’s Home of the Year will begin filming from June. For more information on how to enter, head to bbc.co.uk/shoty for full terms and conditions.

She continues: “I also enjoy the differences between the aesthetic of the outside and the inside. I think it makes the interior even more surprising. Also, the view. It was the reason we bought the plot and we have really used it almost as a piece of art. It definitely adds to the interior and it changes every day.” Chris says: “I feel the home’s location and east-facing gable give it a special character. I love the sunrises here – so-much-so that I’m up before 6.00am every morning just to take them in. I work from home so I really appreciate the quality of light throughout the day. It’s a very easy going home to live in.”

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She continues: “I also enjoy the differences between the aesthetic of the outside and the inside. I think it makes the interior even more surprising. Also, the view. It was the reason we bought the plot and we have really used it almost as a piece of art. It definitely adds to the interior and it changes every day.” Chris says: “I feel the home’s location and east-facing gable give it a special character. I love the sunrises here – so-much-so that I’m up before 6.00am every morning just to take them in. I work from home so I really appreciate the quality of light throughout the day. It’s a very easy going home to live in.” | IWC

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In the must-see finale, filmed at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover - designed by the iconic architect Charles Rennie MacIntosh - the six finalists came 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.

10. Scotland's Home of the Year 2025

In the must-see finale, filmed at Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover - designed by the iconic architect Charles Rennie MacIntosh - the six finalists came 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. | IWC

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For Jessica, meeting the other finalists was a real highlight of the day: “The finale was a whirlwind of a day! We met all of the finalists and had such a great day talking to them. We have a WhatsApp group now that we keep in touch through. It’s easy to get on with people that are like minded and have put their heart and souls into the design of their homes. So, everything from building and designing and filming SHOTY were all shared experiences for us! It was so interesting to see all their ideas.” Adds Chris: “It was a really interesting day with a lovely bunch of people. It’s great to see behind the lens of a TV show - how it is made and put together is fascinating.”

11. Scotland's Home of the Year 2025

For Jessica, meeting the other finalists was a real highlight of the day: “The finale was a whirlwind of a day! We met all of the finalists and had such a great day talking to them. We have a WhatsApp group now that we keep in touch through. It’s easy to get on with people that are like minded and have put their heart and souls into the design of their homes. So, everything from building and designing and filming SHOTY were all shared experiences for us! It was so interesting to see all their ideas.” Adds Chris: “It was a really interesting day with a lovely bunch of people. It’s great to see behind the lens of a TV show - how it is made and put together is fascinating.” | IWC

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The 2025 series of Scotland’s Home of the Year visited 18 exceptional properties across the length and breadth of Scotland. Reflecting on SHOTY7 Danny says: “This year’s line-up was outrageously good. From bold conversions to quirky self-builds, every home had its own personality and inspirational touches. It felt like homeowners across Scotland have taken things up a level — not just in terms of design, but in how fearlessly they made their homes truly their own. It was a joy - and a nightmare - to judge.” Anna agrees: “It brings me genuine joy to explore and share the wild variety of creative expression this year's SHOTY entrants. I'm so proud that Scotland continues to punch way above its weight in all approaches to what makes a house a home.”

12. Scotland's Home of the Year 2025

The 2025 series of Scotland’s Home of the Year visited 18 exceptional properties across the length and breadth of Scotland. Reflecting on SHOTY7 Danny says: “This year’s line-up was outrageously good. From bold conversions to quirky self-builds, every home had its own personality and inspirational touches. It felt like homeowners across Scotland have taken things up a level — not just in terms of design, but in how fearlessly they made their homes truly their own. It was a joy - and a nightmare - to judge.” Anna agrees: “It brings me genuine joy to explore and share the wild variety of creative expression this year's SHOTY entrants. I'm so proud that Scotland continues to punch way above its weight in all approaches to what makes a house a home.” | IWC

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