Trial T/LA/840
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/840 |
|---|---|
| Case | Gourlie,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Gourlie |
| Trial Date | 4/11/1678 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Place: Gallows, between Edinburgh and Leith
Method: Strangle & Burn
Place: Gallows, between Edinburgh and Leith
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/1678 | Edinburgh | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | |
| 7/9/1678 | Fala | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Cranston | Accomplice | T/LA/816 | |
| Isobell Eliot | Accomplice | T/JO/609 | |
| Marion Veitch | Accomplice | T/JO/610 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| George MacKenzie | Mr/Sir of Rosehaugh | Prosecutor | — |
| Thomas Weddell | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
Court was adjourned till wed at 12:00pm for the verdict. Trial continued on 6/11/1678 and the verdict was read.