The Traitors castle is Ardross Castle, located in the Scottish Highlands near Alness in Ross-shire, about 30 miles north of Inverness. It serves as the primary filming location for both the UK and US versions of The Traitors. Ardross sits on roughly 100 acres of gardens and parkland along the River Alness, and the castle’s imposing Scottish Baronial architecture provides the show with its distinctive backdrop.
Notes you may find useful:
- Ardross Castle is a 19th-century estate used as the central location for dining, banquets, and the general setting of the game, though contestants do not actually sleep within the public areas of the historic building itself during filming.
- The site is open to visitors on certain occasions and is closely associated with the Ardross estate, which occasionally highlights its connection to The Traitors in media and guest information.
- Various outlets have confirmed the castle’s geographic placement in the Highlands and its proximity to Inverness, reinforcing Ardross Castle as the show’s iconic backdrop.
