Where Is Celebrity Traitors 2026 Filmed
So, you’ve been binge-watching Celebrity Traitors again, right? Me too. Don’t lie. You’re probably already planning your fantasy draft for the 2026 season. But then the big qu...
So, you’ve been binge-watching Celebrity Traitors again, right? Me too. Don’t lie. You’re probably already planning your fantasy draft for the 2026 season. But then the big question hits you, probably while you’re eating cold pizza at 2 AM: where the heck are they actually filming the next season?
Let’s cut the suspense. Celebrity Traitors 2026 is being filmed in the Scottish Highlands. Yes, the same misty, moody,castle-filled land that gave us Season 1 and 2. They’re not moving. Why would they? It’s basically the official set for backstabbing and dramatic torch ceremonies.
The specific location is the Ardross Castle. It’s a sprawling, 19th-century pile of stone and secrets nestled near Alness in Easter Ross. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry—I hadn’t either until my latest Google rabbit hole.
This castle is basically a giant, haunted-looking wedding cake. It has turrets, towers, and enough dark corners to hide ten traitors. You half expect a ghost to walk in and confess to murdering the last round-table discussion.
Why do they keep going back? Well, the vibe is immaculate. The producers know location is everything. That eerie, damp, “someone’s about to get banished” energy doesn’t come from a soundstage in Burbank. It comes from wee hours in a real castle with centuries of drama baked into the walls.
And it’s not just the castle itself. The show uses the entire grounds. You’ll see contestants rowing boats on the Cromarty Firth or standing dramatically on a misty hill. The weather is a total wild card. One day it’s a sunny fairytale. The next day it’s a full-blown horror movie with sideways rain.
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Let’s talk about the round table room. Filmed inside Ardross Castle’s main hall, it is pure gold. The gigantic fireplace, the dark wood, the portraits of ancestors who probably were traitors too—it all screams you are not safe here. They’ve even added more medieval-looking furniture for 2026, according to set whispers.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “But isn’t it cold?” Oh, absolutely. The cast is constantly wrapped in puffer jackets and blankets during confessionals. It’s Scottish cold, not “I forgot my hoodie” cold. We’re talking bone-chilling damp that makes a traitor’s betrayal feel even colder.
Here’s a fun little producer secret they don’t tell you: the castle is not actually isolated. I mean, it looks isolated on TV. But the real Ardross Castle is down a regular road about 25 miles from Inverness. The magic of editing makes it feel like the only house for 100 miles. Seriously, you could probably Uber Eats to the castle if you really wanted to. But don’t. Let’s keep the fantasy alive.
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The 2026 season is expected to film from August through October. Why autumn? Two words: aesthetic angst. Golden leaves, early sunsets, and that lovely nip in the air make everyone a little more paranoid. Plus, it’s easier to hide torches in the dark when the sun goes down at 5:30 PM.
And yes, the producers are definitely leaning into the castle’s real history. Ardross has a legit ghost story or two. Rumors swirl about a “White Lady” seen roaming the halls. If I were a Faithful, I’d be more scared of her than a Traitor. But hey, drama is drama.
A quick reality check: you cannot visit the set during filming. It’s a closed, heavily guarded production zone. Security is tighter than a Traitor’s alibi. You’ll just have to wait for the episodes to drop and play “spot the same vase” in every room.
So, to sum up your next trivia night answer: Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. It’s moody, it’s cold, it’s full of secrets. And honestly, it’s the only place that could handle celebrities yelling, crying, and voting each other out while wearing designer tweed. See you at the round table—bring a coat.
