Ellen prepares for her wedding day, while Julia attempts her escape.

All the highland clans attend the Earl of Mar's annual hunting event at Braemar Castle, where the Earl makes an inflammatory proclamation.

At the request of the Grants, Ellen undergoes a test to prove her worthiness to marry into the clan.

Lord Lovat goes to extreme lengths to fulfill a prophecy; Dougal attends a clandestine meeting that could spell political disaster for the MacKenzies.

Henry continues to look for Julia until a new discovery threatens to end his search.

Ellen and Brian attend Beltane, a festival to celebrate the coming of summer, where sins are burned away by the needfire; Henry struggles to hold onto his hope and Julia loses allies when secrets come out. 

Henry tackles a challenging assignment in his own way. Ellen learns some concerning information about the family into which she's expected to marry.

As the oath-taking ceremony to determine who will be Laid of Clan MacKenzie approaches, Ellen hatches a new plan to protect herself and her family; Julia is forced to make an impossible choice.

While Henry fights in WWI and Julia works in London, their love story unfolds through their letters.

Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie meet for the first time and are struck by their strong connection.