In 1616, the burgh of Selkirk became the setting for a legal proceeding against Geordie Archobald, an individual whose entanglement with the Scottish judicial system was recorded under case reference C/EGD/2222. While the historical documentation regarding this specific trial is brief, the inclusion of Geordie in the records of the period reflects the broader socio-legal climate of the early seventeenth century, during which authorities across the Scottish Borders actively engaged in the identification and prosecution of those suspected of witchcraft.
Though the precise details of the accusations leveled against Geordie remain confined to the archival summary, his case serves as a poignant reminder of the gender dynamics within the witch trials, where men—though fewer in number than women—were also subjected to the scrutiny of the courts. As researchers continue to examine secondary sources and the fragmented records of the era, the experience of Geordie remains a singular entry in the wider ledger of the Scottish trials, offering a focused glimpse into the judicial rigor and the pervasive anxieties that defined life in Selkirk four centuries ago.