In 1592, a man named Patrick Macgueire became the subject of a legal process involving accusations of witchcraft within the region of Argyll. Historical records concerning his case are notably sparse, reflecting the complexities of tracking local judicial activity from the late sixteenth century. While the Scottish researcher Christina Larner linked Patrick to a location referred to as "Calder," the precise geographic identification remains elusive, leaving his specific origins a subject of historical uncertainty within the existing documentation.
The entry cataloged under reference C/EGD/2113 confirms the existence of these proceedings, though the details of the specific charges and the ultimate outcome for Patrick remain unverified by modern research. The case serves as a fragment of the broader judicial landscape in early modern Scotland, highlighting the challenges historians face when reconciling printed secondary references with the surviving archival material. As it stands, Patrick’s encounter with the authorities remains defined by the limits of the written record, offering a glimpse into the legal history of Argyll during a period of heightened concern regarding maleficium.