Meg Dun, a resident of Haddington, found herself entwined in one of the many witch trials that swept across Scotland between 1563 and 1736. The historical records confirm that Meg was brought to trial under the case labeled C/EGD/101, officially beginning the proceedings against her on the 27th of January, 1591. During this period, fear of witchcraft and its alleged malevolent influence was widespread, casting a shadow over the lives of many women like Meg.
The trial, recorded under T/LA/1114, ultimately returned a verdict of guilty. The sentence handed down was execution, a fate that underscored the severity with which such accusations were treated during this tumultuous period in Scottish history. The records hold the grim confirmation that Meg's execution was carried out, marking a tragic conclusion to her story. While the specific details of the accusations against Meg, and the evidence presented at her trial, remain lost to us, her case is a poignant reminder of the broader societal struggles and the often harsh realities faced by those accused of witchcraft in early modern Scotland.