Could this farmhouse conversion between Falkirk and Linlithgow be Scotland's Home of the Year?

Courtyard Farmhouse was bought by owners Gill and David MacLeod in a derelict state but has been transformed into a fabulous four-bedroomed home.

They worked with a local architect to create their dream home after the first one they spoke to said he “wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole”.

Gill said: “It was a bunch of derelict farm buildings that was for sale in July 2013. We got it in the September and the build was two years later.

"We started it in January 2016 and we were in by the October.

“I’ve always been interested in interiors and I’d always thought it would be lovely to be able to build your own house.

"This was just a moment in time – the kids were at uni, we had been looking around wondering what the next step for us and it was an opportunity.

"I thought we could do it and persuaded my husband and we did it.

"It had been quite a stressful process, but I loved every minute of the build. It turned out to be better than what we expected.”

The couple lovingly turned the run down farm buildings into a four-bedroomed home with a light, bright modern interior which makes the most of the stunning countryside views.

And now they are sharing their home with the public by taking part in the popular BBC programme.

Speaking about the decision to enter their home for the programme, Gill said: “I hadn’t really watched it, but my architect had entered before and his house was on it so he’d spoken about it.

"Then someone my mum knows had said ‘you should enter’.

"Adam’s done such a nice job of the design so I thought I’ll have a go and see what happens.”

Now Courtyard Farmhouse is one of three contenders in the Central Scotland area vying for a spot in the final of Scotland’s Home of the Year in the latest episode.

The show sees interior designers Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell visit three properties in each episode and must score them on architectural merit, distinctive design and original style to decide which one will make it to the competition’s finale.

The other two properties the judges must choose between in this year’s Central Scotland episode are a converted old mill near Dunblane and a Victorian semi in Bridge of Allan.

Courtyard Farmhouse will feature on Scotland’s Home of the Year on BBC One Scotland on Monday, May 20 at 7pm.