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BBC Scotland's Home of the Year viewers say judges are 'out-of-touch' with fans

Viewers of Scotland's Home of the Year criticised the judges for being 'too far removed' from the fans personal tastes, as they weren't happy with the finalist on Monday's episode.

On Monday evening, the BBC show took a trip to the Northern Isles to visit three different homes and pick one to head to the final of the property programme.

Starting off on the Shetland Isles, they take a look South Punds - a recently built bungalow south of Lerwick, home to Caroline and John, their sons Lewis and Harry, Harry’s girlfriend Lauren and their two sausage dogs, Piper and Poppy.

READ MORE - BBC Scotland's Home of the Year takes a trip to the Isles - see inside the homes

John has built four houses for the family over the years with South Punds being his most recently construction.

The family home has a large open plan kitchen diner come living space, two bathrooms and three bedrooms including a master with walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

Outside, to make the most of Shetland’s colourful climate, South Punds has a patio area with summer house and a unique hot tub polytunnel – perfect for all weathers.

Next, the judges headed to Kirkwall in Orkney to visit The Pastel House, a quirky Victorian townhouse renovation. Homeowners Jay and Rob relocated to Orkney from London four years ago along with their dogs Margo and Ely and cat, Royal Tenenbaum.

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What an entrance look! (BBC Pictures)

Spread over three levels, The Pastel House is awash with vibrant shades including gold leafed stairs and distinctive pastel palettes in every room.

Lastly, the judges visit Cullivoe New House - a croft house renovation on the north east coast of Yell in the Shetland Isles.

Dating from around 1860, Cullivoe New House has been home to Shona and her husband Allen for the past 11 years having been in Shona’s family for four generations.

Originally a but ‘n’ ben owned by Shona’s great grandparents, the property was going to be a holiday home but, during the renovations, the couple decided to relocate from London and set up home in Yell.

It was revealed on the programme last night that The Pastel House took the prize for finalist, with a total score of 29 - almost full marks!

However, fans did not agree, and felt that the judges were not commenting accurately on the outlook of all three homes.

One Twitter user said: "Well done #shoty judges - f***** it again. Never fails."

Another wrote: "Sadly with each episode of #shoty I like it a little bit less. Each to their own I guess, maybe my taste is just too far removed from the judge’s."

And a third said: "Kind of struck by how the #shoty judges managed to pick a terraced house in Orkney that could have been anywhere on the mainland over two far more regionally specific house types, one old one new. Bad call."

A fourth added: "1st home was my favourite this week. I could happily live there, can't believe it came third #shoty."

Further comments were in agreement, stating: "The pastel house would give me a migraine #shoty", and "Genuine question. What the heck are the #shoty judges smoking?! I cannot believe they voted that bag of sickly sweet sugar so highly. Where's my sunnies? I've got a migraine coming on."

One Twitter user thought the judges made the right call, saying: "Loved the Wes Anderson house - the right one won tonight #SHOTY"

But more tweets rolled in with further criticism, with one going so far as to say: "#shoty As usual the 3 pretentious prats went for the most hideous house. Barbie’s nightmare."

Scotland's Home of the Year returns on Monday, April 25 on BBC One and BBC Scotland from 8:30pm.

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