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Where is ‘The Traitors’ filmed? Inside the Scottish castle that has the nation gripped
Following Alexander’s death, his son, Sir Kenneth Matheson, sold the estate to businessman C W Dyson Perrins in 1898. Dyson Perrins spent several months annually at Ardross, with house parties making the most of the grouse moors, fishing and deer forests. Dyson Perrins continued the modernisation efforts, as well as installing electricity and purchasing further land in Glencalvie and Diebidale. A major addition was the Formal Garden, designed by Edward White for the east front. A perspective of Edward’s design, drawn by C E Mallows in 1909, was exhibited at the Royal Academy.
The estate was then broken up and sold in 1937, with the Mardon family purchasing the castle, Lealty Farm, and over 80 acres, and living there until 1983, when the estate was sold. In 1983, the McTaggart family acquired the estate and began restoring the gardens, including the formal garden, walled garden, shrubberies, and lawns.
Can you stay where The Traitors is filmed?
The Traitors US host Alan Cummings revealed that not even the cast stays in the castle (they all stayed in a far less glamorous Inverness airport hotel), and the castle is not a hotel, and rooms aren’t available individually. Saying that, if you hire the venue for a wedding or for a group, then up to 41 guests can make the most of the unique overnight accommodation.
Can you stay near Ardross Castle?
While you’ll need to throw quite the party or wed to check into the filming location of The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors, there are some pretty regal places to stay nearby if the landscapes showcased in the opening scenes have dazzled you. Tulloch Castle Hotel is just a short drive from Ardross, a 12th-century castle that has been transformed into a cosy Highlands hideout. Meanwhile, Inverlochy Castle is a 19th-century castle near Fort William that offers all the drama of the OG Traitors’ lair.
Does Ardross Castle do weddings?
Yes! The Traitors’ filming location makes for a fairytale wedding destination. Bedrooms are made available for the bridal party to prepare in as guests arrive for receptions in the stunning grounds, and ceremonies can be held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. However, the website notes that, “The Castle is available ‘as is’ and you will need to bring your own caterer and bar with their cooking facilities, flatware, tableware and glassware.”
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A version of this article was originally published on House & Garden.
