Clan Shaw
Clan Shaw is an ancient Scottish clan, part of the Chattan Confederation and formerly a sept of Clan MacKintosh.
Origin of Name
The origin of the name is uncertain but may derive from the old Gaelic name of 'Sithech'.
Gaelic Name
Na Siach, or Mhic Sheaghd. It is interesting to note that the Shaws are never referred to in Gaelic as 'Clan Shaw', but simply as 'the Shaws'.
Chief
John Shaw of Tordarroch, 22nd Chief
Moto
Fide et Fortitudine - By faith and fortitude.
Crest
A dexter cubit arm couped and holding a dagger erect all Proper.
Plant Badge
Red Whortleberry(Lingonberry) or Boxwood (By old tradition, also a sprig of fir).
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History
Farquhart Shaw, Shaw 'Mor', was leader of a sept of the MacKintosh from the Rothiemurchus area. It is believed that the lands and stronghold of Rothiemurchus were bestowed upon Shaw 'Mor' in 1396 for leading the Chattan Confederation to battle on the North Inch Perth. It is possible, however, that these lands were received as early as 1226.
By the time of the 1715 Jacobite Rising, the Shaws had lost Rothiemurchus to Clan Grant. Shortly after, the lands were forfeit by the Crown following the murder of the Chief's stepfather, at the hands of the Chief. Shaw and the Chattan COnfederation tried to have the lands restored, but were unsuccessful.