Trial T/LA/995
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/995 |
|---|---|
| Case | Makcalzene,Ewfame |
| Accused | Ewfame Makcalzene |
| Trial Date | 9/6/1591 |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | Yes |
| High Status | Yes |
| Female Accusers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 10 |
Executed
Method: Burn
Place: Castle Hill
Method: Burn
Place: Castle Hill
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | Yes |
|---|
Notes: James VI in a letter to Maitland told him that Ewfame was to 'see the stoup (pillar) tua or three dayes, and upon the suddain staye her in hope of confession.' Interrogated on 7 May 1591 at Holyrood house. She was questioned about whether or not Jonet Drummond wrote to her in the tolbooth, Jonet denied it. They also questioned her servant Bessie Nisbet that same day. At some point she was confronted with Donald Robison, Gellie Duncan and Jonat Straton.
| Date | Type | Exists |
|---|---|---|
| Tied to pole | ✓ |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Campbell | Accomplice | T/LA/996 | |
| Catheren Carutheris | Accomplice | T/LA/997 | |
| Jonet Cunninghame | Accomplice | T/LA/998 | |
| Agnes Sampsoune | Accomplice | T/LA/934 | 21/1/1591 |
| Robert Grierson | Accomplice | T/LA/929 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Johnston | of Elphinstone | Chancellor | — |
| Robert Ker | Mr | Defence | — |
| David MacGill | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| John Moscrop | Mr | Defence | — |
| Henry Nisbet | Mr | Defence | — |
| David Ogilvie | Mr | Defence | — |
| John Russell | Mr | Defence | — |
| John Skene | Mr | Defence | — |
Trial Notes
The trial was continued due to lengthy objections. The assize retired on 11 June to make its deliberations. The assize's notes on guilt for each item are reproduced in the books of adjournal and Pitcairn. Jury decided on 14/6/1591.
Post-Trial Notes
Her doom was pronounced on 15 June 1591