Outlander fans are beyond excited as season 7 , episode 1 has just hit our screens . In this post I want to take a look back at the momentous events of season 5 and where it leaves Claire and Jamie .
Season 5 of Outlander continues the epic historical journey of Claire and Jamie Fraser as they navigate the challenges of living at Fraser’s Ridge in North Caroline in colonial America. The season explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of freedom amidst the backdrop of the American Revolution.
The season begins with Claire and Jamie settled on Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina, where they are building a life together. They face the complexities of establishing a homestead while dealing with tensions between the settlers and the Native American tribes. Jamie, as the laird of Fraser’s Ridge, must balance his responsibilities to his people and his loyalty to the Crown.
Claire’s medical skills are put to the test as she becomes embroiled in the community’s health crises, using her knowledge from the future to save lives. She also grapples with her dual identity, torn between her modern ideals and the realities of the 18th century.
Meanwhile, Jamie is coerced into making a deal with the British authorities to secure land for his family and protect Fraser’s Ridge. This arrangement puts him at odds with the growing revolutionary sentiment, and tensions rise as the conflict between the American patriots and the British loyalists escalates.
Throughout the season, Claire and Jamie face personal trials that test their relationship. They endure emotional turmoil as they deal with the loss of loved ones, including Jamie’s godfather, Murtagh Fitzgibbons, who becomes a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement. The couple must navigate their grief while finding strength in each other.
Additionally, Brianna and Roger, Claire and Jamie’s daughter and son-in-law from the future, adjust to their new life in the past. They face their own challenges as they try to build a future for their family while grappling with the consequences of decisions made in the present.
As the American Revolution intensifies, Fraser’s Ridge becomes a key location where the conflict unfolds. Jamie’s loyalties are put to the test as he must make difficult choices that impact not only his family but also the larger political landscape.
Season 5 of Outlander explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of freedom in a tumultuous historical era. The characters must confront the harsh realities of war while navigating personal struggles, ultimately highlighting the strength of their bonds and the resilience of the human spirit.
These castles have provided the backdrops for bloody battles or famous films, and are the most popular castles in Scotland
Stirling Castle.
Midhope Castle.
Blackness Castle.
Doune Castle.
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Yes, Midhope Castle is the real life location for Lallybroch , the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser . You can visit Lallybroch on our unique Outlander tours . Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach, is Jamie’s fictional home in the series.
Outlander tours from Edinburgh can be booked online . In real life it’s an ancient 16th-century tower house outside Edinburgh. The castle stars in a number of Outlander episodes as the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , played by Scottish actor Sam Heughan . You can visit the castle on one of our tours and take a look around the outside . Unfortunately the inside of Lallybroch is derelict and not accessible at the moment , although plans have been announced to build accommodation inside the castle . 
What is Broch Tuarach ? And can you take a tour to it ? It is an old broch on the land, Broch Tuarach means “north-facing tower” in Gaelic. Lallybroch, as the estate is known among those who live there, in turn means “lazy tower”. Lallybroch , ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , is also known as Broch Tuarach .
Broch Tuarach tours from £32.50 per person can be booked online . For last minute bookings phone / Whatsapp us on +447305-294773
