Clan Shaw
|
|
|
|
Clan Shaw
|
|
|
Clan Shaw - Clann Ay Clan Chief John Shaw of Tordarroch The history of the Shaws and the Mackintoshes is as deeply interwoven as the tartans they wear. Shaw and Mackintosh have a common stem which goes back to the Earls of Fife. The word Shaw is a corrupt Anglicised rendering of part of the ancient Gaelic style Toisich meaning first, foremost or leader, and still the name given to the premier of Eire. |
|
The founder was John, second son of Angus and Eva, heiress to Clan Chattan. His grandson, Shaw Mor, led the thirty champions of Clan Chattan to victory at the ordeal by battle on the North Inch of Perth in 1396. As a reward, the family were granted lands at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore. These later became the property of the Grant family. |
 |
The headquarters of the Clan, and Tordarroch Clan Centre Trust, are at Tordarroch in Strathnairn where the family moved in the 15th century after losing their stronghold in Rothiemurchus. The present Chief, John Shaw of Tordarroch, lives in Fortrose on the Black Isle, Ross-shire. Septs Ayson of N.Z. Adamson, Esson, MacAy, MacHay, Shiach, Sheach, Sheath, Seith, Seth, Skaith, Scaith and Shay. |
|