In January 1627, Agnes Cairll, a resident of Aberdeen, became the subject of formal legal scrutiny as recorded in the judicial archives of the period. Her involvement in the judicial system began on the 23rd of January, when her case—indexed as C/EGD/982—was processed by the authorities. This period in Aberdeen was one of heightened sensitivity regarding accusations of maleficium, as local magistrates and kirk sessions sought to maintain order through the prosecution of those suspected of supernatural transgression.
Following the initial registration of the case, Agnes proceeded to the trial phase under the reference number T/LA/451. As was standard practice in seventeenth-century Scottish legal proceedings, the trial would have involved the gathering of evidence and the testimonies of those who had brought forth accusations. While the documentation captures the procedural framework of her experience within the Aberdeen court, it remains a testament to the structured, albeit severe, administrative efforts to address the widespread societal concerns surrounding witchcraft during this era.