Alan Carr earns new title after buying Scottish castle

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17 Mar 2026 • 7:55 PM MYT
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  • Comedian Alan Carr has confirmed he has purchased Ayton Castle in Scotland, which includes a barony title.
  • The acquisition means Carr will become a Scottish baron and will also receive his own tartan.
  • His experience of buying and running the 19th-century stately home will be documented in a new Disney+ series titled Castle Man.
  • Carr was inspired to buy a castle after his time on BBC One's Celebrity Traitors, which was filmed at Ardross Castle.
  • The series will follow Carr as he attempts to build a life at Ayton Castle ahead of his 50th birthday, fulfilling a long-held dream.

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