In "Outlander," the protagonist reflects on her arrival at Castle Leoch, a place she once knew as a charming ruin located thirty miles north of Bargrennan. However, her current experience paints a different picture, as the castle is now animated with the presence of pigs scavenging near the walls and an unpleasant odor of sewage permeating the air. This stark contrast highlights the changes that have occurred over time.

As she comes to terms with her surroundings, the character grapples with the bewildering realization that she has likely traveled back to the eighteenth century. This acceptance of her bizarre situation is a pivotal moment in the story, setting the stage for her adventures in a bygone era.