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Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year revealed

Kirsty Anderson The judges: A man wearing a black velvet suit and bow tie, a woman wearing a blue star print dress and a man in a white shirt with black trousers and suspenders. Kirsty Anderson
The judges announced the winner on Monday

The winner of Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024 has been revealed as the Festive Farmhouse in Lesmahagow.

Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell judged five festive homes during the hour-long Christmas special on BBC One Scotland before crowning the champion.

The judges praised the winning home's festive flair and magic Christmas spirit.

This year, the Christmas version of the popular Scotland's Home of the Year visited homes in Lesmahagow, Cumbernauld, Dalkeith, Alloa and Fraserburgh.

Kirsty Anderson A man and woman standing smiling in front of a Christmas tree.Kirsty Anderson
Homeowners Angela and Mark Breen

Festive Farmhouse, a traditional Victorian property in South Lanarkshire, is home to Angela and Mark Breen and their four children Marylee, Samuel, Marcus and Rosa.

For this family, Christmas is all about getting everyone involved in the festivities, from festive baking to Christmas crafts and collecting foliage for handmade decorations.

Many of the children's arts and crafts are incorporated into the nature-inspired Christmas theme throughout the farmhouse.

Kirsty Anderson A fireplace and decorated Christmas tree adorned with decorationsKirsty Anderson
The home is filled with traditional-style Christmas decorations
Kirsty Anderson The judges and the homeowners standing in front of a Christmas tree.Kirsty Anderson
The judges and homeowners with the special Christmas Home of the Year trophy

Angela said: "Winning Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024 is an unbelievable achievement.

"We adopted a traditional approach to decorating for Christmas. Lots of velvet, burgundy, natural foliage, dried oranges, and handmade crafts.

"It was a family effort, and the children love to get on board with creating decorations and adding their own interpretations of what a Victorian Christmas should look like."

Kirsty Anderson A living room with decorative wallpaper, a green sofa and a Christmas tree in the corner. There are candles and festive ornaments around the room. Kirsty Anderson
Judges described the house as "cosy and welcoming"

Judge and interior designer Anna Campbell Jones said it was "a beautifully restored and timeless setting for a truly magical family celebration.

"The Festive Farmhouse is the epitome of what anyone visiting this planet would imagine the perfect Scottish Christmas home to be."

Fellow judge Banjo Beale said: "It was a frosty reception outside but inside the Festive Farmhouse was a warm wonderland of fire, foliage and vintage family fun."

And architect Danny Campbell said: "Every feature lends itself to festive adornments, with a layout primed for entertaining family and friends."

Kirsty Anderson A kitchen decorated with Christmas decorations. Candles line the kitchen island with foliage.Kirsty Anderson
The house brings the outside indoors
Kirsty Anderson A Victorian house decorated with Christmas lights.Kirsty Anderson
The Festive Farmhouse dates back to 1865