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Where is Castle in Traitors? Here’s All You Need to Know

Wondering where the castle in Traitors is?

Traitors is filmed at Ardross Castle which is 25 miles North of Inverness.

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Traitors Castle Scotland

Where is Castle in Traitors?

Where is Castle in Traitors?

The Castle is 26 miles North of Inverness. It’s actually Ardross Castle which is 5 miles away from the small town of Alness on the Cromarty Firth.

Here’s the exact location of the castle

If you are driving from Inverness head North on the A9. Travel 20 miles North and turn left on the B9176.

When you reach Ardross turn left on the road by Ardross School.

Keep going for approximately 3 miles and you will see the entrance gates of the castle.

That’s as close as you can get.

This is a single track road. You can turn at the entrance gates but you can’t park there or leave your car.

If you continue just past the castle gates there is a small parking area on the left hand side.

Where is Castle in Traitors

Is Ardross Castle Open to the Public?

No, it’s not open to the public.

Getting to the gates is as close as you can get.

Where is the Traitors Castle?

Can You Visit the Traitors Castle?

Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public.

It is used solely as a filming location or as a wedding venue.

Who Owns The Traitors Castle?

Who Owns Ardross Castle?

The Castle is owned by the McTaggart family who bought the castle in 1983 and renovated it extensively since then.

Here is where you can read more about the heritage of Ardross Castle.

Where is Castle in Traitors?

Is Traitors Filmed in a Real Castle?

Yes, the location for both the UK and US versions of Traitors is filmed at Ardross Castle.

It’s a beautiful castle built in the Scottish baronial style.

Where is Castle in Traitors

Getting to the Highlands

If you want to come to the Highlands and visit the area then you have lots of transport options to consider.

There are flights from all over the UK into Inverness airport.

There are also great train connections, including a sleeper train service from London.

Why not pop your details in below to see all the options – flights, buses and trains

Can You Stay at Ardross Castle

Can You Stay in The Traitors Castle?

You can only stay in Ardross Castle if you are having a wedding there.

The castle allows guests to stay for the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. It can sleep 41 people in total.

However, if you want to stay locally in castle style accommodation there are some great options available!

Check out my suggestions below.

Where is Castle in Traitors

Want to Stay in a Castle Nearby?

If you are looking for a hotel that is within easy reach of Ardross Castle why not consider Kincraig Castle Hotel?

It’s castle-like in that it has turrets and a lovely baronial-style interior – think cosy sofas and a lovely fire. The food is great and there is also a lovely terrace to enjoy.

Kincraig Castle also specialises in serving Dalmore whisky if you want the whole Scottish experience.

Traitors Castle Scotland

Why Not Hire Your Own Castle?

There is a beautiful castle styled holiday home in Alness called the Grand Victorian Mansion.

It’s chock full of features including four poster beds, panelled dining room, wood burners, fireplaces, turrets, grand staircases and so much more.

It sleeps 11 people and is available from £2,000 per week.

Check out all the details.

Where is Castle in Traitors?

Why Not Stay in a Lodge?

You can still live the grand life in some of the lovely large sized lodges that are available near the Traitors Castle.

New Lodge Swordale is within 10 miles of the Traitors Castle. It’s a modern style lodge set in open countryside. It sleeps 10 people in 5 bedrooms. It’s available from £1900 per week.

Highland Hall is a turreted Georgian styled house. It’s available with a chef and sleeps 14 people in 7 bedrooms. It’s less than 10 miles from the Traitors Castle. It’s from £3850 per week.

Quarryfield is a little further away but another grand house that you can stay in as a holiday home. It sleeps 16 people in 9 bedrooms. It is a newer building but has some lovely features such as open fireplaces, a pool room and more. It’s available from £3,000 per week.

If you want to stay nearby to the Traitors Castle check out these holiday homes – they are all within a 10 mile radius of the castle itself.

Where is Castle in Traitors?

Stay Locally in a Hotel or Self Catering Accommodation

If you want to stay in the area at a hotel then why not check out this map and quickly find a hotel or holiday home that suits your requirements?

Where is Castle in Traitors

Want to Stay Where the Contestants Do?

Although it may look like the contestants stay at the castle in Traitors, they don’t. They actually stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Inverness.

This hotel is right next to the airport. It’s a modern hotel with runway views from some of the rooms.

Check out my review for more information!

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