About Us

WELCOME TO THE WORLDWIDE BURNETT SOCIETY, THE HOUSE of BURNETT, INTERNATIONAL.

WE ARE THE OFFICIAL BURNETT HERITAGE AND MEMBERSHIP WEBSITE. 

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The House of Burnett is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that serves as

the Worldwide Burnett Society, with the full support and endorsement

of the Chief of the Name, James C. A. Burnett of Leys.

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The House of Burnett International works to promote the history, tradition, and heritage of the Scottish culture and the Burnett family; encourages education, the collection and preservation of records, traditions, and historical material related to the history of the Scottish culture and Burnett family wherever located; provides instruction on Genealogical research techniques; performs such charitable work as is compatible with the aims and objectives of the House; and invests in any property worldwide that has relevance to the needs and objectives of the House or the Name Burnett.

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This site is for all those associated with or interested in the name of BURNETT and its history and traditions throughout the world. Are you a BURNETT, BURNET, BURNETTE, BARNET, BARNETT, BARNETTE, BERNIT, BERNAT, BURNAP, BURNAT, MACBURNET, BRUNAT, or other spelling variation;

married to a BURNETT; or descended from a BURNETT in either the male or female line?

If so, JOIN US! You're all part of the FAMILY! 

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We are also the sister site of the original UK BURNETT WEBSITE https://www.burnett.uk.com/

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This society plays an important role in the promotion of the name of Burnett

throughout the world, anywhere Burnett's find themselves. 

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The Burnett family is one of the most illustrious of Scottish families, with a history going back to before the Norman Conquest and a record of many distinguished members in the church, in letters, in the law, and in the military.

 

The Burnetts were never a “Clan” as the term is used in Scottish custom and law. The Clans in Scotland were patriarchal in scope and were essentially tribal societies whose members spoke Gaelic. The majority of the Burnetts were not Gaelic speakers – most of them spoke Scots. And although many of them lived in or near the Highlands they were not Highlanders. The correct terminology for the Burnett family is “House of Burnett” as is the case with a number of great Scottish families like the Bruces, Gordons, and Dunbars.

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The principal historical seat of the Burnetts is Crathes Castle and was given to the National Trust for Scotland in 1952. However, Crathes remains the Burnett family home to which all Burnetts and those descended from Burnetts are always welcome and whom we are always pleased to meet. For more information about the Burnett's, please visit: https://www.burnett.uk.com/

 

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All contributions and submissions to our website are welcome. Any suggestions as to how we could improve the experience of your visit and your association with Burnett Heritage are most appreciated.

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