Janet Horne was executed in Dornoch, Scotland, becoming the last person legally executed for witchcraft in Britain. Her case, involving accusations that she transformed her daughter into a pony, occurred despite growing legal skepticism and highlighted the persistence of traditional beliefs in remote regions.

Janet Horne's execution, occurring so late in the witch-hunting era, influenced Scottish literary consciousness and folk memory. Writers exploring Highland culture, the clash between modernity and tradition, and the tragedy of belated persecution drew upon her story, while poets reflected on Scotland's complex relationship with its supernatural heritage.