 At a seat of theirs, Clodach Castle, there was a stone set near the highway which was inscribed with an open invitation to travellers to make for Clodach for refreshment.At some point, one of the family overturned the stone and subsequently were said to have never prospered.Logan also noted that the war-cry of the Mac Sweins was "Battalia-abu" ("The noble staff, victorious"), from the battle-axe they bore in their Arms.