In November 1661, Margret Walker, a fifty-year-old married woman residing in Pentland, Lasswade, was formally accused of witchcraft. Her case, documented under the reference C/EGD/1402, occurred during a period of heightened judicial activity regarding such charges in the Edinburgh area. The legal proceedings moved with considerable speed through the local and central courts, resulting in a trial recorded under reference T/JO/827.
The historical record indicates that the inquiry into Margret’s activities was both comprehensive and personal, extending beyond the individual to encompass her family. Her daughter was also identified as an accused party, highlighting the often-intergenerational nature of these investigations. By mid-November 1661, the judicial process culminated in a formal confession. This record serves as a stark testament to the final stage of her legal proceedings, documenting the admission that concluded the state’s pursuit of her case.