Scan 65-1: Steel Simplicity, Scandinavian Efficiency

A clean-burning, well-built wood stove offering modern controls, 82% efficiency, and premium design without the premium price.

November 24, 2016
By Reece Toscani
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Stove Spotlights

Scandinavian Style for Contemporary Living

When it comes to blending contemporary form with practical function, few wood stoves right now do it better than the brand new Scan 65-1. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, the Scan 65-1 epitomises everything the brand is known for: sleek lines, user-friendly features, and a burning chamber that delivers flame performance as good as its aesthetic appeal.

Positioned as the base model within the new Scan 65 series, the 65-1 offers clean, minimalist styling with solid steel sides, making it an ideal choice for those prioritising heat performance and simplicity over flame theatrics.

The Scan 65 is the successor to the widely popular Scan 64 range, bringing updated aesthetics, improved controllability, and more flexible installation options while retaining the quality and reliability that made the earlier series a household favourite.

It’s a stove that works hard and looks good doing it.

Key Features of the Scan 65-1

The Scan 65-1 offers a 6kW nominal heat output, making it perfectly sized for most standard living spaces — and with a tested efficiency of 82%, it gets plenty of heat from every log you feed it. It’s a wood-only stove, so no multifuel here, and it takes logs up to 30cm in length.

It includes an ergonomic, cool-touch handle, easy-to-operate air controls, and a solid door mechanism that closes with a satisfying clunk. This is thanks to its self closing mechanism, that shuts the door and sounds like the door is sucked in against the stove body, giving you peace of mind that it is closed.

The clean side panels contribute to a more robust radiant heat output, ideal for open-plan rooms or well-insulated spaces. and there are several options available (more on that later).

The flue outlet is Ø150mm (6 inches), compatible with most UK chimney setups, and it offers both top and rear flue options — handy for tight corners or retrofit installs.

See our stove spotlight on the Scan 65-1 in action below:

The Scan 65 Series at a Glance

Scan have taken a modular approach to the design of the 65 series, and it shows. The 65-1 is the base model — solid sides, with a closed base, no visible logstore — and the rest of the range builds on this foundation with different visual and functional tweaks.

Scan 65-2: Same firebox as the 65-1, but with side glass panels — a more visually immersive flame experience.
Scan 65-3 & 65-4: Stobne clad models models, choose between soapstone and sandstone — the 65-3 with side glass, the 65-4 without.
Scan 65-5 – 65-8: All the high-top versions available with stone cladding and a baking oven option.

So depending on your needs — aesthetics, heat storage, or log storage — there’s a version of the Scan 65 tailored to it. This is an appealing approach that lets homeowners find their “just right” configuration without sacrificing core performance.

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Build Quality & Controls

Scan don’t do cheap. Even at the more affordable end of their range, the 65-1 feels solid. The steel bodywork is cleanly welded and finished in matte black, and the solid sides make for a strong, monolithic profile that blends seamlessly into modern interiors.

The dual air control sliders are easy to use and responsive. A gentle slide is all it takes to boost the flames or dial things back for a slower burn. The door has a cool-touch handle, and the self-closing mechanism gives it a premium feel not often found at this price point.

The base has a door than once open reveals a storage area for logs or related items, the door itself is a soft close door, which has a nice premium feel to it.

An optional external air kit is also available, making it suitable for newer, airtight homes where air supply is an issue. This makes it a smart choice for eco-conscious builds.

Installation & Usability

This stove is designed for flexibility. It fits equally well on a hearth against a flat wall or tucked into a corner. It doesn’t demand masses of clearance, thanks to its convection sides, and at just under 1000mm tall, it sits neatly at eye-level without needing a logstore.

It weighs in around 110kg, and most installers will find it straightforward to fit — especially since the rear heat shield is included as standard, and the top flue outlet is well centred. Log capacity is modest but adequate, with 30cm logs fitting nicely east-to-west across the firebox.

The Scan 65-1 is a textbook example of good stove design. It’s not over-engineered, but it’s beautifully thought out. For customers who want a Scandinavian stove with solid steel sides, modern air controls, and reliable performance without spending upwards of £3000, this is a very tempting offer.

About This Spotlight

This Stove Spotlight was originally published on the Fireplace Products blog back in 2014. As part of our acquisition of the Fireplace Products YouTube Channel, we also gained access to these historic posts, which were written by myself and my team. To preserve the archive and maintain continuity with the videos, we’ve re-formatted and re-uploaded them here using their original post dates.

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Have you owned a Scan stove, or are you considering a model from the 65 series? Drop your questions or feedback in the comments — we’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Reece Toscani

Reece has over two decades in the fireplace and stove world — testing, reviewing, and occasionally getting covered in soot, all in the name of wood-fired home heating. He cuts through the nonsense, busts the myths, and shares straight-talking advice to help you enjoy your stove without the confusion. From Fireplace Products to Redefining Woodburners, if it burns wood, he’s probably tested it, fixed it, or argued about it. Now, through Woodburner Insights, he shares that experience with the world — both here and on YouTube.