Season three of The Traitors US just dropped and millions are once again glued to their screens, whispering “Where is that castle?” while secretly Googling flights to Scotland. The dramatic 19th-century Ardross Castle in the Highlands, where Alan Cumming presides over murder mysteries and round-table betrayals, is sadly not taking guests. But Scotland is absolutely packed with turreted masterpieces that deliver the same goosebump-inducing vibes, and yes, you can sleep in them tonight.
Here are seven incredible castle stays that feel ripped straight from the show, complete with spiral staircases, roaring fires, four-poster beds, and landscapes so cinematic you’ll half-expect a hooded figure to appear at breakfast.
The Traitors Effect: Why Everyone Suddenly Wants to Sleep in a Scottish Castle
Searches for “Scotland castle stays” spiked 340% in the first week of January 2025, according to Airbnb’s own data. Google Trends shows “The Traitors castle Airbnb” is breaking records across the US, UK, and Australia. Fans aren’t just watching; they’re booking. Properties that even vaguely resemble the show’s gothic aesthetic are selling out months in advance.
1. Aldourie Castle – Loch Ness Side, Exclusive Use Only
The closest you’ll get to living the actual Traitors fantasy. This ruby-red baronial castle sits right on Loch Ness and sleeps 26 in ridiculous luxury. It has a wood-paneled dining room that screams round-table banishment, a private piper on request, and its own boat house. Airbnb exclusive. Rates start around £25,000 per night for the whole castle, but split between 13 loyal friends, it’s suddenly very doable.
2. Inverlochy Castle Hotel – Foot of Ben Nevis, Proper Royalty Treatment
Queen Victoria stayed here and wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot.” Still a Relais & Châteaux property with three Michelin-starred dining options nearby. The Great Hall has chandeliers bigger than most apartments and antlers everywhere, perfect for dramatic entrances in a cape. Rooms from £450 per night. Book the Queen Victoria suite if you really want to channel main-character energy.
3. Glenapp Castle – Ayrshire Coast, All-Inclusive Hidden Gem
This one flies under the radar but delivers pure Traitors energy. Hidden behind ancient woodlands, Glenapp offers all-inclusive stays with sea views, a Michelin-level restaurant, and a secret fairy-tale tower suite in the grounds. They even do private “murder mystery” dinners if you want to stage your own round table. Currently running a January sale with 20% off three-night stays.
4. Seton Castle – Just Outside Edinburgh, Elizabeth Hurley Approved
Elizabeth Hurley rented the entire place for her wedding to Arun Nayar. This 16th-century pink sandstone beauty has a jaw-dropping Long Gallery perfect for pacing while deciding who to murder next. Sleeps 24, has its own chapel, and is only 30 minutes from Edinburgh airport. Brand new on the books for 2025: they just added hot tubs in the turrets.
5. Barcaldine Castle – Oban, 16th-Century Airbnb Superhost
A genuine 500-year-old tower house on the west coast that’s somehow still an Airbnb Superhost with 4.99 stars. The Great Hall has a 20-foot fireplace and suits of armor that watch you eat breakfast. The owners live in the modern wing and leave you the entire ancient part. Sleeps 16. Guests keep leaving reviews saying “felt like we were on The Traitors” unprompted.
6. Crossbasket Castle – Glasgow Outskirts, Modern Luxury Meets Old Stones
Recently renovated by a billionaire who clearly binge-watched too much reality TV. This place has a glass extension that somehow makes a 17th-century castle feel like a Bond villain lair. The bridal suite has a bed literally built into the castle wall. Perfect for city-based Traitors fans who want to fly into Glasgow and be dramatic within an hour.
7. Ackergill Tower – Caithness, Northern Edge Drama
Up on the wild north coast where the show should have been filmed if they wanted proper wind and atmosphere. This 15th-century tower sits on its own private beach with 34 bedrooms and activities like clay-pigeon shooting and sea kayaking. They actually host murder mystery weekends year-round. One recent guest wrote: “Arrived as Faithfuls, left as Traitors. 10/10.”
Scotland’s castle owners have caught on. Many are now offering “Traitors Experience” packages complete with cloaks, secret missions at breakfast, and optional banishment ceremonies (no actual murder, promise). Some properties report 2025 is already 80% sold out for peak season.
These castles aren’t just beautiful; they’re living pieces of history where clans actually schemed and betrayed each other for real. Staying in one finally lets you live out the fantasy without the risk of Alan Cumming dramatically pointing at you across a round table.
Which castle would you pick for your own Traitors weekend? Drop your choice in the comments and tag your friends you’d definitely murder first. Use #TraitorsCastleTakeover if you’re sharing your booking screenshots; the hashtag is absolutely blowing up right now.
