In Season 6, Jamie is sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.

When Jamie (Sam Heughan) returns to Scotland in Season 6 of Outlander, he’s facing a lengthy prison sentence. He was convicted of high treason and has been sent to Ardsmuir Prison.

The events leading up to his imprisonment are explored in the first episode of the season, “A. Malcolm”, which is set in 1751. Jamie was tried for his part in the Jacobite Rising of 1745, which ended with Bonnie Prince Charlie fleeing Scotland after being defeated at Culloden. The battle resulted in a series of laws that were passed against Scottish Highlanders who had fought for the Jacobites.

Jamie was charged with high treason for raising an army against King George II and for being one of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s commanders during the battle at Culloden. He was found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. However, King George II pardoned him at the last minute due to his young age (he was only 18 when he fought). Instead, he was sent to Ardsmuir Prison on the Isle of Skye.