UK castles are cashing in on the popularity of the hit show The Traitors by hosting events for fans eager to recreate the drama for themselves.
Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where the show films, does not operate as a hotel and does not allow overnight bookings without hiring the entire Ross-shire estate. But the surge in the show's popularity has sparked demand across Britain for Traitors-style events. Event companies now host year-round imitations featuring candlelit roundtable scenes and mystery elements that mimic the television format.
The events range from stag and hen dos to luxury castle conspiracy weekends. Castle owners have begun hiring out their properties for private events to wealthy fans willing to pay substantial sums to host their own versions of the show. One package mentioned in the source allows groups to stage events for around £30,000.
The timing coincides with the return of Celebrity Traitors to UK screens on Thursday night, featuring singer-songwriter James Blunt, Love Island host Maya Jama and mathematician Hannah Fry among 21 returning contestants.