Time Traveler’s Guide

Roger finally discovers who the Nucklavee is when he finds William Buccleigh “Buck” MacKenzie lurking around Lallybroch in the 1980s. Buck heard Craigh na Dun buzzing sound while passing and went to check out the noise only to be sent forward in time. After arriving he saw Roger and Brianna and followed them back to […]

When Brianna is locked inside the dam’s tunnels, she encounters what appears to be a time portal. She is forced to run through it but doesn’t travel out of her current time. Later, Brianna and Roger discuss what she discovered and believe that when ley lines cross a time portal is present. Source: Singapore, Where […]

After the fire at the Big House, Jamie and Claire believe the newspaper got everything wrong about the fire. However, when Claire comes across Tom Christie in Wilmington; he tells her he was the one who put the obituary in the newspaper. He’d heard about the fire and believed them dead. He couldn’t let her […]

Brianna and Roger visit Fiona at Rev. Wakefield’s old manse only to find out that Fiona received a delivery for Jemmy which has been in a bank vault for 200 years. Inside they find letters from Jamie and Claire and what appears to be a musket ball. The first letter Brianna and Roger read is […]

The Frasers have tried to prevent the fire at the Ridge that is supposed to kill both Jamie and Claire. Wendigo Donner shows up and is angry that Roger’s response to his please for help was to “pray for him.” Donner had a gemstone and tried to go through the stones as Ocracoke but failed. […]

While being held up for gemstones by Donner; his crew finds a bar of gold in Mrs. Bug’s sewing basket. Jamie immediately recognizes it as the Frenchman’s Gold. Jamie is outraged and asks Arch Bug where it came from. Arch tells him it is not his concern but Jamie disagrees. They don’t have much time […]

Wendigo Donner traveled back in time with Robert Springer (Otter Tooth) via the standing stones at Ocracoke. Roger and Brianna decided to use this stones when they travel back to the future after learning baby Amanda has a heart condition that can be corrected with modern medicine in the future. Source: The Happiest Place on […]

While ministering to soldiers, Roger tells a man who asks for advice, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” A man among the conscripted says, “Ali,” as he recognizes the quote from the future. Roger is stunned to find a time traveler. Wendigo Donner introduces himself and asks Roger for help. He has a […]

Who is the man in the jail? He stole one of Flora MacDonald’s emeralds from her necklace which suggests he was actually after the stone and not the necklace. As we know, gem stones are needed for steering and protection through the stones. Claire hears him whistling “Colonel Bogey March” which was a song that […]

“Some sixty years from this time, yer people will be taken from their lands, from the bones of their ancestors, and removed to a new place, far from here. Many will die on this journey, so that the path they tread will be called… the trail where they wept.” Did Jamie change anything? With the […]

Major MacDonald arrives with the guns for the Cherokee and news of the Boston Tea Party. It is beginning. The Boston Tea Party was an American political and mercantile protest on December 16, 1773 by the Sons of Liberty in Boston in colonial Massachusetts. The target was the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, which […]

Claire encounters Wendigo Donner while in the captivity of Lionel Brown and his men. After confirming she’s from the future he says he traveled back in time with a group of American Indians in 1968. She tells Donner of Otter Tooth’s (Robert ‘Bob’ Springer) fate but Donner is confused because they came back to save […]

A new detail about the time travel rules is gemstones appear to be warm to the touch to a traveler while non-travelers do not feel the warmth. Claire, Roger, and Brianna feel the warmth of Otter Tooth’s opal. Jemmy believes the gem is hot which Brianna believes is because he’s the product of two travelers. […]

Jeremiah “Jemmy” MacKenzie is the son of Brianna and Roger MacKenzie, though believed to be the biological son of Brianna’s rapist Stephen Bonnet. Jemmy is drawn to gemstones because of a noise they make. However, when playing with Claire’s opal (Otter Tooth’s); he claims it is hot. Brianna, Roger, and Claire feel it’s warmth though […]

The Mohawk tell Jamie, Claire and Ian about Otter Tooth (the previous owner of Claire’s stone). He appeared to know the future. He told the Mohawk of the future. He tried to convince them to war on the white man going so far as to scalp some nearby. He angered the elders who sent him […]

After Roger is sold to the Mohawk by Young Ian, he comes across a buzzing in the woods and finds a clearing with a standing stones much like Craigh na Dun. When he is freed from the Mohawk’s Roger returns to the stones but can’t bring himself to go through without Brianna. When Roger and […]

Brianna is the daughter of Claire a time traveler and can travel. Roger is the descendant of Geillis Duncan who is a time traveler and can travel. Jemmy is able to hear the gem stones. Gem stones which are typically warm to travelers appear hot to him suggesting is ability is stronger. This makes it […]

While fleeing from Scotland after Culloden, Hector and Jocasta Cameron appear to be in the custody of a trunk of the Frenchmen’s Gold. Jocasta seems surprised by it’s presence and it is believe Hector uses this gold to finance River Run after they come to the Colonies. If Hector and Jocasta took a trunk of […]

While aboard the Glorianna, Roger encounters Morag MacKenzie and realizes she’s his four-times-great grandmother and her son his three-times-great grandfather. He protects them from the Captain: Stephen Bonnet. While coming back from warning Murtagh about Governor Tryon’s intentions during the Battle of Alamance, Roger comes across Morag MacKenzie. He tries to warn her but is […]

Despite Jamie’s best efforts to forestall a battle, Tryon gets his skirmish and Brianna realizes it is the Battle of Alamance which many believe sparked the American Revolution. The Battle of Alamance took place on May 16, 1771 and was the final battle of the Regulator Movement. It is considered to be the opening battle […]

Jamie’s been walking a tight rope trying to find the right balance of loyalty to the crown and what he knows about history. Murtagh wanting to fight doesn’t help but Jamie goes along trying to influence and assist when he can. However, Knox’s inquiry into Ardsmuir forces Jamie’s hand. After Jamie is discovered to be […]

As Roger is a descendant of Geillis Duncan he also can hear the calling of the standing stones. Fiona takes him up to Craigh na Dun so he can follow Brianna. Fiona can not hear the stones.

Brianna discovers the obituary about the death of Jamie and Claire and travels back in time to warn them. Can she travel because of Claire’s ability? She heard the stones back when Geillis went through. She knows she can travel. Source: Down the Rabbit Hole, Dragonfly in Amber

Claire has mentioned in the past the buzzing being louder or less at different times of the year: in particular, the four seasonal solstices, and the four Gaelic festivals meant to celebrate them. She traveled on Beltane and Samhain. I believe Roger and Bree traveled at Beltane. Source: Down the Rabbit Hole, Freedom & Whisky, […]

Roger discovers Jamie and Claire are to die in a fire but doesn’t want to tell Brianna because she can’t do anything about it. As he tries to tell Fiona about it, Fiona confesses she knows Claire is a time traveler and that she dances around the stones much like her grandmother Mrs. Graham. Source: […]

Claire finds the a skull and a gem stone under a tree and encounters what she believes is the ghost of the person who died and possibly owned the gem. Claire cleans up the skull and discovers silver fillings which is not something that will be invented for another 100 years. Whoever her ghost was […]

We are privy to a glimpse of the past where the indigenous people are dancing around a set of standing stones. Many cultures did this in different locations to open the passageway in the stones. We actually see this happen in the first episode where Claire and Frank watch the dancing around the stones of […]

Jamie and Claire discover another set of standing stones on Jamaica called Abandawe which is part of the reading Margaret Campbell gave Claire in Edinburgh. While the standing stones are on top of the hill, Geillis Duncan finds a pool of water in the cave underneath the standings stones. This pool acts as a doorway […]

After encountering Geillis and realizing she is the one who kidnapped Young Ian, Claire and Jamie set out to stop Geillis from traveling to the future through the stones in  the cave locals call Abandawe. Jamie realizes one of his pictures of Brianna is missing and Claire believes Geillis is going after Brianna because of […]

“When twice 1,200 moons have coursed, ‘tween man’s attack and woman’s curse, and when the issue is cut down, then will a Scotsman wear a crown.” Geillis believes is means a 200 year old child must die for a Scottish king to rise. Is Brianna the 200 year old child as she is the child […]

Needing funds to pay Laoghaire her alimony, Jamie decides to take stones from the Selkie Island treasure (The Frenchman’s Gold). He can’t swim out there with an injured arm (Laoghaire shot him) so Young Ian is recruited. At the shore, Jamie and Claire watch as Young Ian swims out to the island and then watch […]

Brianna gives Claire a topaz necklace for the passage through the stones. Claire comments that she had on a jeweled watch when she went through the first time and Jamie’s father’s ring when she went through the second time. Roger believes this means they protect you. Geillis believed you could steer with them. Source: Freedom […]

Roger confirms a 202 year time jump for Claire. She disappeared into the past for 3 years and when she returned the same amount of time passed. Which means if 20 years have passed for Claire in the future then 20 years will have passed for Jamie in the past. They should be looking for […]

When Claire goes to visit Margaret Campbell, Margaret has a “vision” and tells Claire: “Gleep, gleep. Gleep, gleep. D’ye hear ’em? D’ye hear the tree toads lullaby? And the moon — the moon be chokin’ wi’ blood. Ye must be careful, Abandawe will devour ye. Abandawe, Abandawe. Abandawe…” This ends up referring to the standing […]

Joe Abernathy is looking over some bones for a friend and gets Claire involved in the “investigation.” Claire touches the bones and says they are a “150 year murder victim.” Joe tells her she’s about 50 years off meaning the bones are 200 years old. These bones were of a white woman found in a […]

Brianna’s professor tells her history class that Paul Revere did not complete his ride because he was captured by the Redcoats and a fellow rider named Prescott completed their mission to warn of the British arrival. However, he did complete part of his ride. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was instructed by the Sons […]

The English have discovered Duncan Kerr who is babbling about curse gold and white witches. Jamie translates for Major Grey but doesn’t give him all the information. Grey believes it could be the Frenchman’s Gold which was promised to Charles Stuart. Jamie then disappears from a work crew and when found tells John all he […]

Brianna tells Claire after Geillis goes through the stones that she heard them. Both Claire and Brianna hear the stones. Roger also appears to have heard the stones. This seems to be an indication you have the ability to travel. Initially, when Claire went through the stones there was a strange buzzing sound. Source: Dragonfly […]

Claire herself tells us Gillian believed you needed gemstones to protect and guide. So does this mean a gemstone is needed to control the distance of your travel which would explain Geillis large jump. Source: Dragonfly in Amber

Jamie and Claire set out to stop the Battle of Culloden by sabotaging Bonnie Prince Charlie. On the eve of the battle, Claire and Jamie even discuss killing Charles Stuart and are overheard by Dougal who attacks and dies by Jamie’s hand. Jamie knows he can’t stop the battle but he can save Claire by […]

Claire tells Roger he is related to Geillis Duncan who she met after traveling back to 1743. Geillis was to be burned as a witch after she gave birth to the child she carried. Claire knew the child was Dougal’s and tells Roger his genealogical chart is wrong when it gets back to that point […]

Claire believed Jack Randall was Frank’s direct ancestor (that is what Frank believed) but after the dual with Jamie was left unable to father children. This caused Claire to believe they could change history and Frank wouldn’t be born. In Edinburgh, Claire discovered Alex Randall and Mary together. Mary confesses to being pregnant with Alex’s […]

Claire tells Jamie the Scots will win the battle of Prestonpans. Jamie confirms their win. Source: Prestonpans

Claire goes to Mother Hildegarde to seek audience with the King hoping to free Jamie after his illegal duel. The King takes her to the Star Chamber where he informs her both St. Germain and Raymond are being tried for sorcery. Claire puts some bitter cascara into some wine and gives it to Raymond who […]

In an attempt to change history by stopping the Jacobite Rising, Jamie and Claire manage to thwart Charles Stuart’s attempts to raise funds for the Jacobite Rising by preventing a shipment which would reap funds for the Stuarts. However, money is then promised elsewhere. Is it possible to change something with so many moving parts? […]

While at the Royal Stud Farm, Annalise points out to Claire there is a man starring at her. When she turns to see it is Jack Randall who waxes poetic about encountering her there. The King chats with Claire and mocks Randall eventually getting him on his knees to beg for the release of his […]

After helping Alex gain his freedom from the Bastille, Claire convinces him a life with him wouldn’t be good for Mary. Alex is so in love he actually believes breaking Mary’s heart is the solution. Claire feels bad but she wants to ensure Frank’s existence. Source: Untimely Resurrection

Mary confesses to Claire she has fallen in love. She met her at the ball at the Palace of Versailles. Claire realizes she means Alex Randall. While the walk home, Mary and Claire are attacked and Mary is raped. If Mary is in love with Alex Randall, how is Jonathan Randall Frank’s ancestor? Source: La […]

In Raymond’s back room, Claire discovers bones of a dinosaur and Raymond tells her he is fascinated with things not of this time. Claire confesses she is worried about Frank’s future. Raymond offers to “read the bones” to determine Franks future and tells her she will see Frank again; which we know happens. What was […]

Jamie and Claire enlist the help of Mother Hildegarde to help them decode a message: “I have successfully concluded negotiations with our three partners, all of whom are willing to contribute to our cause. I can guarantee the ant of £40,000 will be made available to you. I will be back in Paris at the […]

Claire goes in search of an apothecary shop and find one run by Master Raymond who has a fair knowledge of herbs. He seems to already know her name and confesses to hearing about an incident with his enemy the Comte St. Germain. Does Raymond seem mysterious to you? Source: Not in Scotland Anymore

Claire meets Mary Hawkins at Louise’s home and soon realizes she’s Frank’s ancestor. She is the mother of Black Jack Randall’s child. However, Jack Randall is presumed dead. Will Frank be born? Source: Not in Scotland Anymore

At Versailles, Claire is introduced to Alexander Randall the Duke of Sandringham’s secretary. The Duke tells Alex that Claire and Jonathan are acquainted and Alex promises to tell Jonathan he met her. Claire is stunned to learn Jack Randall survived the stampede of cattle though not without injury. Source: Not in Scotland Anymore

Claire left Jamie in 1746 and returned to Frank in 1947. That is a 202 year difference. She traveled with Jamie’s father’s ring and it was missing the stone when she got to 1948. Geillis/Gillian goes through the stones in 1968 and clearly travels back more than 203 years because she’s there before Claire. We […]

Claire told Black Jack Randall he’d die at the Battle of Culloden. Jack Randall was believed killed at Wentworth after the Jamie’s escape. If he dies early does that mean Frank won’t be born? Source: Wentworth Prison

Geillis and Claire are arrested and charged with witchcraft. Claire realizes Geillis poisoned Arthur so she could be free to marry Dougal whose child she is carrying. Claire realizes the Jacobite cause is what brought the two together. Geillis says, “I only regret I have but one life to lose for my country,” which Claire […]

Claire goes in search for Geillis and finds her in the woods doing a druid/pagan ritual. Claire notices the similarities to the dancers at the stones. Claire watches on as Geillis dances noticing Geillis is pregnant. When Geillis finish’s her ritual she calls for Claire to come out. Claire confronts Geillis about the pregnancy. Geillis […]

While returning from visiting Rev. Wakefield, Frank comes upon a Scottish man looking up at Claire’s window watching her. When Frank approaches the man turns and walks away and then disappears. Frank could see the movement of the man’s kilt but felt nothing when he approached. He is almost sure he saw a ghost. Who […]

Claire’s jeweled watch is damaged. She travels from 1946 to 1743 approximately 202-203 years depending on the time of year. How was she able to travel? Source: Sassenach

Claire and Frank witness women in bed sheets dancing around the standing stones at Craigh na Dun. They don’t know why they are doing it but watch in fascination. Why do they dance? Source: Sassenach