Murray began the distribution to clan chiefs, but when he was apprehended by the government (and later turned state's evidence) the treasure was entrusted first to Lochiel, the chief of Clan Cameron, and then to Ewen MacPherson of Cluny, head of Clan Macpherson.
Murray started delivering the spoils to clan leaders, but after his capture by authorities (and later became an informant), the treasure was initially given to Lochiel, leader of Clan Cameron, and then to Ewen MacPherson of Cluny, chief of Clan Macpherson.