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Homes on Black Isle and Culloden in close-run contest against cottage in Fort William in BBC Scotland's Home of the Year


By Val Sweeney

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Lorne Cottage in Fort William was up against Loch Lann House in Culloden and The Tower on the Black Isle in the popular BBC programme, Scotland's Home of the Year.
Lorne Cottage in Fort William was up against Loch Lann House in Culloden and The Tower on the Black Isle in the popular BBC programme, Scotland's Home of the Year.

TV viewers were given a fascinating glimpse into three Highland homes as the popular programme Scotland’s Home of the Year returned last night.

In a close-run contest, contenders Loch Lann House in Culloden and The Tower on the Black Isle were pipped at the post by Lorne Cottage in Fort William.

The cottage, which dates from around 1800, is small but distinctive and has been renovated to include quirky space-saving designs and bold colour schemes from room to room.

Each home was scrutinised and marked by judges, interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect and lecturer Michael Angus and blogger Kate Spiers, as they embark on the search for outstanding homes across Scotland.

They awarded scores based on architectural merit, distinctive design and original style,

Loch Lann House is the family home for Rory Haigh and Eilidh Sutherland who live there with the youngest of their six children, 17-year-old Athol.

Loch Lann House in Culloden is home to Rory Haigh and Eilidh Sutherland.
Loch Lann House in Culloden is home to Rory Haigh and Eilidh Sutherland.

The converted 18th century dovecote boasts a maximalist interior including a bold circular hallway, an art studio, quirky living space and a master bedroom complete with a golden bathtub, chandelier and glitter ball held in the mouth of a giraffe statue.

The Tower on the Black Isle is home to Rob and Rachel Hill.
The Tower on the Black Isle is home to Rob and Rachel Hill.

The Tower, a church conversion, is home to Rob and Rachel Hill.

Dating from the 1870s, it features an eye-catching spiral staircase and blends old and new, inspired by couple’s travels abroad.

Scotland’s Home of the Year is made by IWC Media

Last night's episode from the Highlands will be shown again tomorrow on the BBC Scotland channel at 8pm.

Pictures: Highland homeowners compete on BBC TV's Scotland's Home of the Year


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