Inside The Traitors filming location where hit BBC gameshow will be set for 5 more years
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The Traitors fans have two reasons to celebrate – the third series is well underway and also, the 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.
![[The exterior of the majestic Ardross Castle in Scotland, surrounded by tall trees]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SEI_136860905-4ac7.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 five years.
![[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 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 last year. They added that the castle is in ‘huge demand’ for weddings, with the amount of bookings increasing following the show’s success.
![[The Traitors s3,15-01-2025,7,Charlotte; cloaked Traitor;,Ultimatum,Studio Lambert,Euan Cherry]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236105365-fc34.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 presenter Claudia Winkleman, Jan 2025.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234777199-48b5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
