The historical records provide little detail about an individual female accused of witchcraft known only by the descriptor "Stobbeis." Her specific name remains elusive, but she is noted as one of "twa wyfeis callit Stobbeis," indicating that she was possibly part of a familial connection or community group labelled under the shared name of Stobbeis. Her mention comes during a period marked by significant witch trials in Scotland, reflecting the prevalent fears and societal tensions of the late 16th century.
Her case, referenced in the records as case number C/LA/2903, was documented on January 27, 1591. This date situates her trial amidst a turbulent era. The late 1580s and early 1590s were fraught with paranoia surrounding witchcraft, spurred by King James VI's personal interest in the supernatural and the infamous North Berwick witch trials. Details of her trial, noted under record T/LA/976, remain sparse, but her association with another woman described in the same way suggests that accusations of witchcraft often turned upon networks of women, whose relationships within their communities may have drawn suspicion in times of heightened fear.