An Edinburgh resident has secured a top prize in the 20th annual Tiger Shed of the Year competition after transforming a basic garden building into a practical hobby space using repurposed materials.
Thomas Chisholm claimed the Simple But Effective title with “Tom’s Shed” following a public vote in the nationwide contest.
He joined another Scottish winner in the competition, with Claire and Neil Muir, from Grantown-on-Spey in the Highlands, winning the Workshop/Studio category with their handcrafted “Tea Shack”.
The annual competition saw hundreds of entries submitted across various categories before facing a public vote to determine the winners.
In Edinburgh, Thomas Chisholm transformed a standard garden building using DIY techniques and repurposed materials. The shed is lined with plywood and insulated with bubble wrap.
An old kitchen unit was repurposed as a workbench, alongside free furniture and salvaged drawers for seating and storage. The build was completed with a power supply, solar-powered lighting, and a custom window cut into the door to increase natural light.
Thomas Chisholm said: “I wanted to create somewhere comfortable where I could enjoy my hobbies without spending a fortune, so I reused and repurposed materials wherever I could.”
Built by Neil Muir using reclaimed oak from the Teaninich Distillery in Alness, where he previously worked, the Tea Shack was designed around the curve of a former whisky vat.
The structure features a living roof and reclaimed oak doors to blend into its woodland setting in the Cairngorms. The space functions as a dedicated pottery studio for Claire Muir and a creative area for their family.
Claire Muir said: “The Tea Shack has become such a special place for our family. I’m looking forward to using it as my pottery studio, while our four children are excited to make and create there too.”
Andrew Wilcox, Founder and Head Judge of Shed of the Year, said: “For 20 years, Shed of the Year has celebrated the creativity, passion and ingenuity of shed owners across the UK. Every entry had its own story to tell, from peaceful garden retreats and workshops to upcycled creations.”
Sam Jenkinson, Head of Marketing at competition sponsor Tiger, added: “To mark the 20th anniversary of Shed of the Year, we introduced more categories than ever before to reflect the many different ways people use their outdoor spaces.”
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