Shaw Places Doune of Rothiemurchus. nr Aviemore. 18th C mansion built on site of earlier castle. Once owned by Shaws, now owned by Grants. Sauchie Tower. nr Alloa. 15th C Tower built by Shaws after the land passed to them in 1420. Shaw People Lachlan Shaw (1692-1777) Lachlan Shaw was a schoolmaster in Abernethy, before […]
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Shaw Places
Doune of Rothiemurchus. nr Aviemore. 18th C mansion built on site of earlier castle. Once owned by Shaws, now owned by Grants.
Sauchie Tower. nr Alloa. 15th C Tower built by Shaws after the land passed to them in 1420.
Shaw People
Lachlan Shaw (1692-1777) Lachlan Shaw was a schoolmaster in Abernethy, before becoming a minister. He had ministries in Kingusse, Cawdor and finally Elgin. As well as being known as an inspiring preacher, he also achieved renown as an outstanding local historian.
Elgin Cathedral
John Shaw (1792-1827) Trained in medicine and became a brilliant surgeon. He published many outstanding medical treatises