Peacock’s The Traitor, based on the famous Dutch series “De Verraders”, is a thriller reality show that brings together 20 famous contestants under one roof of a majestic castle. They indulge in challenging tasks to win a big cash prize. Meanwhile, they also have to constantly keep their head in the competition and play mind games because there are three traitors in their midst.
The trio comes up with a plan to stay in the castle and win the prize for themselves while kicking out the faithful by resorting to sneaky and treacherous methods. The unique and exciting format of the reality series is made all the more entertaining by the presence of host Alan Cumming. Additionally, the remote castle where the contestants play mind games adds to the overall spooky atmosphere of the show. So it’s natural to wonder where “The Traitor” was actually filmed.
Where Was The Traitors Series Filmed?
“The Traitor” is filmed in Scotland, mainly in the Highlands. Principal photography for the first iteration of the thriller game show is said to have started in late April 2022 and wrapped up in about a month, in May of that year.
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Most of the key sequences for ‘The Traitor’ take place in the Highlands, the seventh most populous council area in Scotland and the largest local government area in the UK. Specifically, the castle where most of the competition takes place is Ardross Castle, near the town and civil parish of Alness, north of Inverness.
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Built-in a Scottish baronial style, the 19th-century castle includes lush green gardens spread over 100 acres of parkland, making it a highly sought-after venue for a variety of events such as weddings, corporate functions, or important meetings.
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In addition to filming inside the castle, the crew also travels to the surrounding areas to record key scenes while the contestants compete in various challenges during the show.
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