Explore Scotland - Grave of Seath Mor Sgorfhiaclach (Big Shaw Bucktoothed)
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- The Grave of Seath Mor Sgorfhiaclach
(21 October - I have created another post on this topic with some updated information)
Seath Mor Sgorfhiaclach was a 14th century chief of the Clan Shaw. Tradition has it that he was a formidable warrior, over 6 feet tall and with a crooked grin that would strike terror into the hearts of even his own people.
The tomb of this mighty warrior lies in a secluded area of the ancient forest of Rothiemurchus. But, he is apparently quite active even in death - Seath Mor has been seen on many occasions by many different people in the area of his tomb, which has five cheese shaped stones lying on top of it.
His spirit is said to appear to travellers who wander too deep into the forest, challenging them to do battle. People who have survived the encounters say that if you show fear or run away like a coward, you will never be heard from again. However, if you remain calm and accept the challenge, the ghostly chieftain disappears and will leave you in peace. It's also advised to keep a safe distance from the tomb due to another entity being present - the guardian spirit of the tomb taking the form of Bodach an Duin - an elf-like spirit who has a terrible temper.
Remember those five stones atop the tomb - in the 19th century a walker passing the area is said to have thrown one of the circular tomb stones into the River Spey. The next day locals found that the stone had been placed back on the tomb, but the walker was found dead in the nearby river. The stones on the grave are now beneath a metal cage to deter anyone moving them.
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