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Ardross Castle Hosts Celebrity Traitors as BBC Launches Series Two

Heritage status plus a near-£17m valuation have focused scrutiny on production choices and contestant welfare.

Overview

  • The Celebrity Traitors series two began broadcasting on Thursday 1 October with episodes airing twice weekly on BBC One and available shortly after on BBC iPlayer.
  • Filming was staged at Ardross Castle, a 19th-century Scottish Baronial estate on more than 100 acres north of Inverness that is used for both the UK and US versions of the show.
  • A third-party valuation put the estate at almost £17 million and The Times has reported hire fees for multi-night weddings starting at about £45,000, which has amplified public interest in the location.
  • The BBC confirmed the full celebrity cast for series two and production has housed contestants off-site at a nearby hotel rather than overnight in the castle.
  • Producers briefly paused filming to address contestant welfare and have emphasised a dedicated welfare team as the show returns following a 2025 finale that made the format a national hit.