Inside the stunning location where BBC’s hit gameshow will be filmed for next 6 years
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The Traitors fans have two reasons to celebrate – the third series begins tonight and also, BBC have reportedly made a bold choice that indicates the longevity of the series. Ardross Castle in Alness, north of Inverness in the Scottish Highland, is a location that viewers have got used to seeing on their screens and may continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
![[Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Jolly/REX/Shutterstock (14127159a) Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands where the TV show Traitors (US and UK Versions) is being filmed Ardross Castle, Scottish Highlands, UK - 25 Sep 2023]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SEI_186047171-2a75-e1711527448711.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The soaring popularity of the gameshow hosted by Claudia Winkleman has been enough to urge the team behind the show to book the picturesque building and its surrounding land to ensure it remains part of the programme. The producers are said to have booked the Scottish castle, where the prior episodes have been filmed for the next six years.
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‘The ultimate nightmare would be if the producers tried to return to Ardross Castle after the Beeb commissioned more series only to find it was unavailable,’ a TV insider told The Sun. They added that the castle is in ‘huge demand’ for weddings, with the amount of bookings increasing following the show’s success.
![[For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Claudia Winkleman with series 3 contestants for BBC1's The Traitors. Issue date: Wednesday January 1, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Traitors. Photo credit should read: Cody Burridge/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234659678-c22b.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘Without taking this bold measure, it was at risk of becoming a victim of its own success,’ they continued. The production team are limited on when they can film the show too due to their desire to provide a moody and dark aesthetic. Long summer days are avoided, and instead late spring and early autumn are desirable.
![[The Traitors II,25-01-2024,11,Harry, Andrew, Evie, Claudia Winkleman, Jaz, Mollie,*****Embargoed for publiction until 10pm, Thursday 25th January 2024**** - THE FINAL FIVE - ,Studio Lambert,Paul Chappells]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SEI_189229434-1e34.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
