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===The grave of Shaw Macghillechrist Mhic Iain===
The 2nd chief of Clan Shaw has aan unusual grave. Shaw Macghillechrist Mhic Iain known as Sgorfhiachlach was appointed to lead the Clan Chattan at the Battle of the North Inch, a trial by combat, as the Chief of Clan Macintosh was too old at that stage. His grave in Doune at Rothimurchus has 5 heavy homing stones resting on top, said to represent those who survived the battle. Any person who tampers with these stones is said to suffer illness or death. In 1983 an iron cage was placed over the grave to protect visitors from the curse. A spirit known as a Bordach an Duin is also said to guard the grave.<ref>The Highland Clans of Scotland: Their History and Traditions. By George Eyre-Todd. With an Introduction by A.M. Mackintosh, Volume 2, D. Appleton and Company, New York MCMXXIII pg 475, last paragraph of this chiefs unique grave.</ref><ref>A Genealogical Account of the Highland Families of Shaw by Alexander Mackintosh Shaw, London, 1877 Chapter 2 pg 20 second paragraph</ref>
 
===Current Chief===