Welcome to the global gathering place for all Barclays. Whether you spell it Barclay, Barkley, Berkeley, or Bartley, we are united by a shared history that spans centuries and continents.
The name traces back to Roger de Berchelai who arrived in England with William the Conqueror. The family settled in Gloucestershire, establishing Berkeley Castle.
Sir Walter de Berkeley was appointed Chamberlain of Scotland. The Barclays established themselves in Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire, becoming prominent in Scottish nobility.
Colonel David Barclay served under Gustavus Adolphus. His son, Robert Barclay, became a noted Quaker apologist. Branches spread to Russia, the Americas, and beyond.
The historic seat of the Clan Barclay in Aberdeenshire. Restored to its former glory, it stands as a testament to our enduring legacy dating back to 1593.
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