BIID Interior Design Awards 2025 - Winner Best Interior Overall & Winner Scotland and Northern Ireland Area
Design Practice: Kate Bingham Interior Design Ltd
Project: Taymouth Castle
Size: 4015.25 sqm
Photographer: James Macdonald Photography
Region: Scotland & Northern Ireland
Project Summary: A Neo-Gothic listed Castle in the Scottish Highlands, extensively restored and redesigned as an ultra-luxury Members' Club, honouring the property’s historical significance while adhering to the requirements of the Grade A Listing and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Judges Comments
INTERIOR OF THE YEAR PRIZE:
Kate Bingham Interior Design - Taymouth Castle
Our prestigious prize awarded to the best overall interior from the seven winning regional categories.
The judges hailed the project’s ‘local and social impact, from job creation to the use of local suppliers and craftspeople, making it a true celebration of community and heritage. The interiors were described as stunning, grand, and awe-inspiring, marrying gothic architecture with contemporary design in a seamless way.’
SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND WINNER:
Kate Bingham Interior Design - Taymouth Castle
Kate Bingham Interior Design proposed a full restoration and renovation of a Neo-Gothic listed Castle located in the Scottish Highlands, incorporating Club facilities into the design to suit the client’s requirements of an ultra-luxurious private Members’ Club. Located in Aberfeldy, the studio noted the need to enhance the castle’s existing architecture and honour the property’s historical significance, whilst adhering to Grade A Listing requirements.
The judges were impressed by the ‘sensitive restoration and redesign that respects the historical significance of the Neo-Gothic Castle while carefully navigating the requirements of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and its Grade A listing.’
@thebiid on Instagram: “Hear from Kate Bingham of @katebinghaminteriordesign following an impressive double win at the BIID Interior Design Awards 2025: the Scotland & Northern Ireland Regional Award and the coveted Interior of the Year Prize
Kate shared the inspiration behind the remarkable renovation of a Neo-Gothic, Grade A listed castle in Perthshire.
Congratulations to Kate and the team on this outstanding achievement!”
