Timeline
Volume 1 - Outlander
By Jynna Lapierre
They eat fried herring for dinner
Frank meets Reverend Wakefield while Claire is shopping; They go to the local tavern
(T01Ch.2) Claire spends the morning with Mr. Crook collecting specimens of local plants. They go to Craigh Na Dun.
Claire and Frank take an excursion on the Great Glenn.
(T01Ch.2) Claire and Frank secretly attend a ceremony at Craigh Na Dun at sunrise
Claire returns to Craigh Na Dun to get forget-me-nots around 11am
She travels back in time
(T01Ch.3) After her time travel, Claire meets BJR who assaults her. She is saved by Murtagh. She treats Jamie's shoulder.
(T01Ch.4) The group arrives at Leoch Castle.
Jamie tells Claire about the attack on Lallybroch
(T01Ch.5) Introducing Claire to Colum MacKenzie
(T01Ch.6) Presentation of Claire during the MacKenzie Assembly by Dougal.
Jamie asks to be punished by Laoghaire.
Claire treats Jamie, using leeches.
Claire spends the morning in the simple
garden She meets Jamie at the stables and brings him lunch. He tells her about the time he ate grass.
(T01Ch.7) Colum shows Claire around Davie Beaton's infirmary.
Late spring
Claire brings Jamie's lunch again, he tells her why there is a prize on his head, as well as the axe blow he received in the back of the head.
(T01Ch.8) Claire attends Gwyllyn's recital with Jamie by her side to translate the songs and tales. Jamie walks her back to the infirmary and Claire examines her shoulder.
Tynchal: Death of Geordie.
Highland tournaments; Dougal informs Claire and Jamie that he is taking them
to collect rent.
2 days later
Second half of May
(T01Ch.11) Departure for the voyage on the lands of the MacKenzies.
Claire meets Ned Gowan.
1 week after departure
(T01Ch.11) 1 month has passed since Claire passed through the stones
Dougal exposes Jamie's back to raise more money for the Jacobite cause.
Argument between Jamie and Dougal; Jamie gives a combat demonstration
A few days later
Jamie fights with villagers.
(T01Ch.12) Claire catches Jamie standing watch in front of her bedroom door to protect her.
Dougal takes Claire to meet the commander of the Fort William garrison in Brockton, BJR.
BJR rapes Claire during her interrogation.
(T01Ch.13) Dougal tells the story of Jamie's flogging.
He tells Claire that she must marry Jamie to avoid BJR.
(T01Ch.15) Mid-June 6 weeks since passing through the stones
(T01Ch.16) A few days before Claire's court date
On the
(T01Ch. 19) Claire sees a water horse.
2 Days after the Grant ambush
(T01Ch.20) Upon waking up, Claire discovers a wedding gift from Hugh Munro.
Attack on the couple by English deserters.
PM
(T01Ch.18) Attack on the Grants.
Self-defense lesson.
(T01ch.20) 2 Months since the passage of Claire through the stones
Siesta.
(T01Ch.23) Jamie tells Claire about his last punishment and the couple watches wolves in the moonlight, Jamie talks about his father's death
Jamie recounts his encounter with Horrocks
Riding at night.
PM
Arrival in Leoch.
Claire has a fit of jealousy about Laoghaire.
Jamie offers Claire a wedding ring.
On the
(T01Ch.24) Claire and Jamie have been married for 1 month (so approx. mid-July.)
PM
(T01Ch.24 ) Claire warns Jamie about the Duke of Sandringham
Father Bain is attacked by a pack of dogs.
Alec talks about Ellen MacKenzie.
Claire overhears a discussion between Colum and Dougal.
Claire hints to Colum that she knows about Hamish's fatherhood.
(T01Ch.24) Dinner in the Great Hall in honour of the newlyweds.
On the
Jamie talks about his affair with the Duke of Sandringham
PM
(T01Ch.1) Claire and Frank eat pickled herring for breakfast
(T01Ch. 19) Claire sees a water horse.
2 Days after the Grant ambush
(T01Ch.20) Upon waking up, Claire discovers a wedding gift from Hugh Munro.
Attack on the couple by English deserters.
(T01Ch.18) Attack on the Grants.
Self-defense lesson.
(T01ch.20) 2 Months since the passage of Claire through the stones
Siesta
(T01Ch.23) Jamie tells Claire about his last punishment and the couple watches wolves in the moonlight, Jamie talks about his father's death
Jamie recounts his encounter with Horrocks
Riding at night.
Arrival in Leoch.
Claire has a fit of jealousy about Laoghaire.
Jamie offers Claire a wedding ring.
(T01Ch.24) Claire and Jamie have been married for 1 month (so approx. mid-July.)
(T01Ch.24 ) Claire warns Jamie about the Duke of Sandringham
Father Bain is attacked by a pack of dogs.
Alec talks about Ellen MacKenzie.
Claire overhears a discussion between Colum and Dougal.
Claire hints to Colum that she knows about Hamish's fatherhood.
(T01Ch.24) Dinner in the Great Hall in honour of the newlyweds.
Jamie talks about his affair with the Duke of Sandringham
(T01Ch.1) Claire and Frank eat pickled herring for breakfast
They spend the afternoon with Mr. Bainbridge where Claire burns herself with a teapot.
Frank goes to Mr. Bainbridge's house and Claire stays with Mrs. Baird.
Frank sees Jamie's Ghost.
Claire joins Frank at the Reverend's house. Mrs. Graham reads him the lines of her hand.
(T01Ch.6) Dinner in the great hall, presentation of Hamish and Letitia to Claire.
(T01Ch.10) Claire tries to escape, but stumbles over Jamie at the stables. He convinces her to give up her project and takes her back to the castle.
Jamie transforms his Oath of Allegiance into an Oath of Obedience to Colum.
Claire catches Jamie kissing Laoghaire.
Claire teases Jamie about Laoghaire at dinner.
A few days pass
(T01Ch.9) Claire meets Geillis Duncan
Food poisoning epidemic.
(T01Ch.9) Dougal takes Claire to Crainesmuir to see Geillis; at Claire's request, Jamie helps a young boy free himself from the pillory.
2 days marked by frenetic activity at the castle
AM = Antemeridian = Morning
PM = Post Meridian = Afternoon
D = All day
(T01Ch.14) Claire prepares for her wedding; Jamie gives her his mother's pearl necklace. Marriage.
(T01Ch.15) Discussion in the bridal chamber.
Wedding night
(T01Ch.16) Excursion on a hill; Jamie talks about his connection to the Mackenzies. They observe the Guard in the distance.
Jamie talks about his family. He calls her Mo Duinne.
(T01Ch.17) Jamie talks about his relationship with Murtagh and his mother. Claire meets Hugh Munro
(T01Ch.18) Dougal informed BJR of Claire's new situation.
2 Nights Later
A few days later
Jamie leaves Claire in the forest during her encounter with Horrocks.
Claire tries to escape but nearly drowns and is rescued by Corporal Hawkins.
(T01Ch.21) Claire meets BJR again and is rescued by Jamie.
Argument between Jamie and Claire.
(T01Ch.22) Jamie physically punishes Claire. She avoids sitting and makes amends.
Discovery of the evil charm by Jamie.
Jamie is injured while riding Donas.
Discussion with Geillis
Dougal leaves to bury his wife.
Discussion between Jamie and his cousin Hamish about sex.
Claire helps a mare give birth.
Several days
Geillis visits Claire. Claire tells him about the evil charm.
They discover a changeling.
Jamie informs Claire of the arrival of the Duke of Sandringham.
(T01Ch.24) A banquet in honour of the Duke of Sandringham is given.
2 days later
Claire and Jamie go to the Duncans' house; Geillis drugs Claire in order to question her and her presence among them.
Arthur discovers Geillis' pregnancy.
(T01Ch.25) Claire and Geillis are locked in the thieves' hole.
Geillis confesses to being pregnant with Dougal and that she poisoned her husband.
Arrival of ecclesiastical judges; Witchcraft trial begins.
Hearing of witnesses including Father Bain; arrival of Ned Gowan.
Claire is whipped; Jamie arrives and saves her from the stake.
Jamie sees the BCG vaccine mark on Geillis' arm.
Death of Arthur.
(T01Ch.25) Second week of October
1 week later
Jamie leaves for the hunt with the Duke of Sandringham.
2 weeks after Jamie's departure
Laoghaire sends Claire to Geillis' bedside.
Jamie takes Claire back to Craigh Na Dun but finally, after spending the whole afternoon hesitating, Claire decides to return to Jamie.
Claire tells Jamie her time travel story.
(T01Ch.25) October 20, 1743
Jamie brings Claire to Lallybroch.
Several days
(T01Ch.26) On the way to Lallybroch, the couple talks about modern life and
the couple's arrival in Lallybroch.
(T01Ch.27) Claire spends the day with Jenny.
Jamie shows Claire around Lallybroch.
Six months since Claire crossed the stones
2-3 days after arrival in Lallybroch
Jamie and Claire have a conversation about their feelings.
(T01Ch.28)Jamie tells Claire about his experience with his cousin Tibby and helps repair the mill.
(T01Ch.29) Jamie and Ian tell stories from their childhood.
Jenny tells how she taunted Randall.
Jamie and Claire have a discussion about raising children. (Missing passages French version)
(T01Ch.30) Jenny talks about the feeling of being pregnant
November 11
T01Ch.31)) Quarter Day.
Claire says, "I love you" to Jamie.
A few days later
(T01Ch.32) Birth of Maggie.
(T01Ch.33) Jenny insists on getting up.
2 days later
Jenny and Claire go in pursuit of Jamie, who has been captured by the Guard.
Claire and Jenny catch up with the Guard; arrival of Murtagh; Jenny returns to her baby.
(T01Ch.34) Claire and Murtagh search for Jamie in the Highlands, they meet gypsies
2 Days Later
Claire and Murtagh receive a note from a messenger; Claire meets Dougal who gives her information about Jamie and sends him a message from Geillis.
2 days of horseback riding
Arrival in the early evening
13pm: Claire goes back to Wentworth.
Claire finds Jamie in the prison. She meets BJR.
Claire suffers a wolf attack.
(T01Ch.35) Claire rencontre Sir Fletcher Gordon.
(T01Ch.35) Jamie's execution date: December 23
(T01Ch.36) Claire talks to MacRammoch.
Early night: Jamie's rescue.
Claire treats Jamie.
(T01Ch.37) Eldrige escape.
Jamie, Claire and Murtagh take a boat for the France (about 1 week of travel).
(T01Ch.38) Arrival at the Abbey of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré.
Claire meets Father Anselm.
Claire discusses with Brother Anselm about perpetual adoration.
Jamie tells Claire about his dream from last night. (Missing passages in French)
A few days
1st ritual of perpetual worship of Clare
(T01Ch.39) Jamie refuses to see Claire and asks Murtagh to take her back to Scotland.
Jamie tells Claire about his rape.
The days that followed
Jamie's condition worsens, his fever climbs.
2nd Ritual of Perpetual Worship
The days that followed
Jamie's condition worsens, his fever climbs.
(T01Ch.39) After 1 month imprisonment and 1 week of intense physical stress
2 Days
(T01Ch. 40) Claire confesses to Brother Anselm
2 Days
Jamie lets himself be pampered 24 hours.
Jamie is irritable. Claire recognizes this as a sign of healing.
Brother Anselm's explanation of Clare's situation.
Jamie's escape in front of Murtagh.
Jamie joins Claire in bed. (Missing passages in the French version)
A little more than 1 month since the Wentworth leak according to my calculations
2 weeks
(T01Ch.41) Jamie and Claire take a hot bath, Claire announces her fatness to Jamie.
Father Alex informs Jamie that he has received a letter from Her Majesty, informing him that Prince Charles Stuart is going to France.
6 weeks after the arrival of the Frasers at the Abbey (T02Ch.6 (p.84)), so since Christmas
References:Outlander Volume 1:
The Thistle and the Tartan
In the evening, Claire saves the group from being caught in an ambush.
She tries to escape, Jamie catches her.
Jamaie is wounded in the ambush, Claire administers treatment to him by the side of the road. They travel all night