Erin Burnett traces her roots to remote Scottish island

From a Maryland farm to a remote Scottish island, CNN's Erin Burnett searches for her roots.

[@bftb]

"He looked quintessentially Scottish..." From everyone in Scotland can I just say thank you for that...

[@IbrahimAhmed9]

Erin Burnett, my favorite CNN anchor, she is smart, beautiful and now I know her roots. Your the best Erin, take care :)

[@Hollins23]

Ibrahim Hashi Ahmed: * You're

[@markhepworth4804]

Hollins23 👈Pedant.

[@Jhon-ri7qh]

She is a dog. She eat Soros shits

[@bethrobb3684]

whatever you 👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🤮🤮🤮

[@Etatdesiege1979]

Maryland, my Maryland. ❤️

[@AliNaderzad]

Burnett is the jewel of the CNN crown: she's all elegance, a little reserved, immensely professional. I enjoy watching her show. In this now toxic era we should be thankful for first-tier journalists like Erin Burnett.

[@bethrobb3684]

Ali Naderzad I agree, also the rest of the journalists ❤️

[@asetico2031]

You are right, she's all that and a bag of chips, an amazing woman.

[@irynawilson1002]

My favorite reporter!! Great to see your incredible journey of discovery. What an amazing story!! I've been to Scotland and was lucky to have seen all its glory as well. Thank you for sharing your family's story with us! Made me cry happy tears!!

[@rsb512]

That was nice to see. It was very different. Erin is lovely.

[@frankingram3477]

She sure is.

[@nevittwoods1730]

she is ne bad

[@timparry8303]

Too bad she is libtarded

[@samadrid6321]

She shore due got a purdy mouth.

[@amanuelreda859]

Erni Burnett is all the good things combined in one. She has big heart and, is full of empathy.

[@danalong1237]

1:04-1:12, Erin Burnett with her son! How adorable and heartwarming!

[@johnmcmunn5698]

I didn’t know much about Erin before the Las Vegas shooting. In the aftermath of that shooting, I found myself gravitating toward watching her coverage because you could feel the empathy and compassion she had for the victims, their families and the heroes of that night. I have come to see her as a no nonsense journalist/ media personality who tells it straight from the heart and who is incredibly intelligent and a delight to watch her show. This vlog was very interesting as to how she followed her roots back to the “old country”. Very well done.

[@worldtravel4973]

Erin is a sweet heart. Lovely story.

[@MCMAGIC.]

So Pretty, So Real 🌹 Erin God Bless You

[@erichnussbaum]

Erin Burnett, I watch her from Switzerland, almost every day. She is one of the very best in journalism. This clip is very touching!

[@marcelleratafia2360]

ta gueule

[@joeninety4740]

I'm glad you guys found your roots. We're a very inclusive culture.

[@giancarlocipolla4416]

She is so beautiful, smart, intelligent.....

[@Straightupshooter]

I see Erin in her mother's younger pics. She obviously had a great upbringing, parents are very endearing. Erin is the most ideal partner that any man can hope for. Great woman.

[@rayferraro3149]

Straightupshooter I guess honesty is not a requirement in your relationship. She works for one if biggest lying tv programs on air.

[@tuforu4]

@@rayferraro3149 yeeeep

[@robertmillar180]

As a Scot, and having endured Trump bragging about his family connections to our country, it’s lovely to see that some fine people are descended from the Islands of Scotland. That was a lovely piece Erin I hope that it has given you and your family some lovely memories to treasure and to share.

[@martindornan1667]

@happy days Take your tablets and have a lie down. All that Nicola Sturgeon has said when asked about Donald Trump is that she doesn't agree with a lot of his policies and that she would work with Trump and respect the position of the president of the USA . She has not slagged of Trump. So why do you not respect the position of the First Minister of Scotland and call her a traitorous whore. You are coming across as a little unhinged.

[@keithmitchell6548]

@happy days Nobody is disputing that Trump's mother was from Lewis.

[@11thstalley96]

happy days That’s the point that Robert Millar was making with his post. Why did you call him a zombie?

[@keithmitchell6548]

@happy days I'm not bragging about it. What made you think I was? Most Scots would prefer he didn't have Scots ancestry.

[@timparry8303]

The best import from Scotland was the Enlightenment.... and the belief in personal freedom from tyranny, something that Trump and Republicans believe in but the left and their CNN lackys despise. Erin is a Tool and I am ashamed to share the Stewart name in my ancestry.

[@pasamkiranteja6654]

Scotland is just a picturesque beauty

[@trojanpony4920]

It's beautiful to see Erin and all American-Scots come home and see for themselves where it all began. Their ancestors took the most incredible risk and no matter what I've always been proud of my American ancestors. Gormans in NewYork, Fergusons in California

[@Jason.King.at.your.service]

You must be high. Erin Burnett is a corrupt globalist stooge. Keep her in the corrupt USA. Tucker Carlson would be most welcome however.

[@augustlion6645]

Erin is blessed, the island of Skye is one of the most beautiful places on this earth, its meaning to the heart and soul of Scotland cannot be underestimated. When I was there, I felt a spiritual connection to that ancient place like so many before and after me and I am not even Scottish. To have a connection to that place is a blessing.

[@bene_chino]

Throughout my life, I always felt a kinship to the Scots. When I had my DNA analyzed; lo and behold… there is a bit of Scottish heritage in my lineage.

[@MadredeAgua9]

Thank you for sharing your warmth, intelligence and wisdom.

[@stacyjpoliticscommunityfai359]

I have really enjoyed all of the CNN Roots....and this one was really touching too. Way to go Scottland!

[@nancyl.richings2709]

CnnRoots

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Wow, my family comes from the Isle of Lewis, just a few hours on the ferry north of Skye. My first trip to see the family, I passed over Skye, and it is just beautiful. Thanks! Slainte!

[@ossian1937]

Nice connection... I live in Plockton, which is just about six miles from the Skye bridge. There’s something really edifying about people coming back to Scotland from where their folk left generations ago and feeling that connection to the people who came before them and just as importantly, to the place itself. It’s an old saying but an apt one I think ,as it comes from a poem/song called the Canadian Boat song, which was apparently sung by immigrant Gaelic “Voyaguers “ as they rowed along the St Lawrence river. “ The blood is strong and the heart is Highland and we in dreams behold The Hebrides”

[@ansuajo]

I wish they didn't come here to steal indigenous peoples lands and wipe out their cultures. Ridiculous.

[@michaelkavanagh932]

@@ansuajo very ignorant comment. Most of them didn't have a choice. Google the Highland Clearances and The Highland Potato Famine

[@ansuajo]

@@michaelkavanagh932 they had a choice about how to behave toward indigenous peoples of North America and they choose land theft, rape, massacres, squatting on land that wasnt theirs to take, genocidal acts of violence, and removing civilian peoples from their ancestral lands....so who the f are you to say what is rude.

[@michaelkavanagh932]

@@ansuajo you're actually accusing the Gaels of genocide? You've no idea what you're talking about. What was done to native people of the Americas was tragic but the Gaels weren't participants in it. Many historians credit them with peacefully integrating

[@ansuajo]

@@michaelkavanagh932 you clearly have limited vision and lack of education about the role of white invaders from Europe taking advantage of their whiteness to genocide indigenous Americans.... typical euro arrogant bile coming from a descendant of murderers and barbarians

[@SVS1519]

Erin is the best..makes my day daily at 4 pm. God bless you and your family.

[@bassman1219]

Erin Burnett is a beautiful Raven hair intellectual.. beauty, brains and no nonsense.i watch her show whenever possible

[@linushahs396]

I always thought Erin was beautiful,she’s also smart and compassionate a truly good person.

[@bassman1219]

Wow Jefro Manuel...did she do anything to you personally ? You try to get with her or something and she rejected you..that's why you consider her as intelligent as a door knob ? To think that you must be a doorknob

[@sharifabdullah292]

@Jefro Manuel I'm actually a black brother from the hood that appreciates good things when I see it

[@royalprotector]

Just got back from the Isle of Skye. Erin Burnett and I are distant cousins through the Stewart clan. I actually contacted Ronald MacDonald, one of my kinsmen on the video, about meeting him, and he asked that I come to Portree. Since our hotel was about 40 minutes away, I could not do this. As it fell together our tour bus passed through there, but we only stopped for a few minutes for a bathroom break. At any rate, the Isle of Skye was a highlight of my trip to Scotland and Ireland, especially since my 3x great grandmother originated there.

[@schuberc70]

oh this is Wonderful...made me cry.

[@coblenski1]

did ye get a good big mac while you were over here too

[@halfstep44]

Clown

[@man_hua_xi_you]

Erin, you are my favorite CNN anchor, now I know your roots, and enjoy the moment, take care!

[@zardushtF]

I love Erin Burnett, god bless her, I hope her and her familly good health, happiness, and long life !

[@kgs42]

This is nice. It Shows the close feeling of people in the UK and those who braved the journey to the New World. True ... Erin is a bonny Scottish lass.

[@martindornan1667]

UK, it was the Westminster UK government that allowed her ancestors to be forced off the land to be replaced by sheep in the Highland clearances.

[@jameskoziol8508]

@@martindornan1667 It wasn't, the Westminster couldn't do much, due Scots Laws and the highland Lords going against the government trying to help. And parliament couldn't get any bills past to due to lots of Scottish MP (especially lowland MP who were buying up the land ). That why the government try it best to help passage to the knew world were there was lots of land. As legally it couldn't do much else

[@jameskoziol8508]

@@martindornan1667 the clan chiefs and the highland Lords, who were capitalising the land by kicking off the tenants and replying with sheep farming. And Lowlander were buying the up land and were disseminated against the native highlanders (Geals), at the time some theorists that the Celtic population were less hardworking than those of Anglo-Saxon stock (i.e. Lowlanders), a quote from a Scottish Lowlands newspaper at the time '‘Ethnologically the Celtic race is an inferior one and, attempt to disguise it as we may, there is ... no getting rid of the great cosmical fact that it is destined to give way ... before the higher capabilities of the Anglo-Saxon (Lowlander).' " So it very much the fault of the Scottish handover rather then Westminster or other British people

[@VARMOT123]

Braved ?. More like colonized and genocided and decreased your population density and saved your asses from cold and not arable area

[@kgs42]

@@VARMOT123 ????

[@midnytblossom102]

Beautiful family journey erin! Thanks for sharing!

[@FastEddie95]

I love me some Erin Burnett!

[@greyborzoi]

She is a BABE!

[@samadrid6321]

I'll take two scoops of that.

[@deborahgharakhani710]

Erin that's awesome we have relatives in Ireland...I cried with you both

[@topocalma1547]

Amazing story. The music, the footage and of course the pretty eyes of Erin Burnett. Scotland and Ireland.....best places on Earth! Erin Burnett you are an amazing woman !

[@Jason.King.at.your.service]

She's a corrupt lying globalist stooge.

[@hugos6444]

In the past two weeks I have noticed and listened to the reporting of Erin Burnett. I have been impressed with her intellect and style. I am happy to see how genuine she is and what a great family role she plays when I view this video.

[@guillermopimentel2172]

Erin, what a beautiful documentary about you and your ancestral background. I admire you, you made an impression on me, since your career started in TV. You are so intelligent, beautiful, and accomplished! Thank you for making this documentary that shows you humanity, I am sure your husband is so proud to have such a multidimensional Lady on his side. He is a lucky gentelman. My best wishes to you and your family. Forever!

[@andreaperry938]

My mom's family is from Scotland. On June 2, 1430 a royal charter was granted by James 1 to build and fortify Borthwick castle. It still exits today.

[@catfish7646]

👍👍👍this was really wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Excellent. 😺🐠👍

[@bethrobb3684]

Cat Fish ..........💐......🤗

[@hughmac312]

How nice Erin and I share Skye ancestry. Lovely video.

[@chaostheory2219]

You know, Fox traced Sean Hannity's roots back to Hell. 😀

[@lupevaldez8456]

chaostheory2219 that made my day ?

[@arturorobles8652]

Yes, Sean Hannity comes from Satan's asshole.

[@lupevaldez8456]

Arturo RoblesGiveit2me i knew it when i somehow i channel surf and it hits fox at 6 smells like sulfur!

[@kgs42]

His family tree shows several snakes.

[@KINGcalgacus]

hell hath no fury like...?...fill in the blanks lol...

[@radshak5726]

A gem of a story. Thanks for sharing, Erin.

[@miguelangelflores6570]

Erin I am proud of you for being proud of your roots. You are a great anchor and keep up the good work.

[@rjspear]

I am half Scottish and half Irish. Love seeing the old country.

[@boatman222345]

Wonderful inside view of one of my favorite cable news journalists. Really enjoyed watching this and discovering that behind that warm, eminently fair, and kind onscreen presence is a real life warm, eminently fair, and kind human being.

[@michaeltran8668]

I love Erin Burnett, she is so smart and beautiful, I watched her when she was with the business channel, her stock market and Business knowledge is great too. I am glad that she joined CNN not Fox . Thanks Erin for good reporting.

[@anthonytenia3232]

Wonderful piece Mrs Burnett, sorry it wasn't a bit longer. However, the bit of scenery that was shown was truly Beautiful. You are the only reporter on CNN that I follow and listen to. Job well done. Thanks for posting. God Bless to You and your Family.........

[@joelaulusa3774]

She is Awesome! Always enjoy watching her on CNN.

[@michaelcunningham7323]

It was very nice to see and i love the experience of watching. I get so many new thoughts everytime i watch. but thank you. along with that your family seems as special as you however more...

[@cbobcbob100]

thanks for all your work...the world is a better place with you in it ....bob

[@nicholaskazantzidis]

Erin, thank you for sharing your story.

[@bb54321abc]

What a lovely personalised story. Well done!

[@dlittlester]

I was lucky enough to go to Skye back in '91. I'm pretty sure that was the pub I had too many pints in.

[@bethrobb3684]

Don Little Too bad you can’t be sure! Go back and make sure.LOL cheers 🍻 🤗

[@rinsedpie]

Erin Burnett, an excellent journalist, perfect for the cameras and the job at hand.

[@justinpaz93]

I have a HUGE crush on Her!!!❤

[@aal9207]

yuge

[@outdoorgames4230]

Justin Ramautar fake tanned but hot

[@sandykimmett2879]

Oh tell her man we don't want to hear about your sock puppet !

[@sandykimmett2879]

Same to fast Eddie hmm how you suppose he got that name !

[@reggaefan2700]

You're not the only one.

[@ahteik9312]

Erin is wonderful. Thanks for this video.

[@angusmacpherson2981]

My name is Angus MacPherson and I am from the Isle of Skye,so glad you enjoyed your visit,i now live in Massachusetts but I go back to Skye every year,Covid permitting.

[@berilorettorejr4955]

So lovely and pleasantness, you deserve a wonderful life, Erin! God bless your family! Greetings from Brazil!

[@axjohn]

Erin, like all angels, comes from (the) Skye! ❤️

[@juliettedemaso7588]

This is how learning about and celebrating your ancestry is done. It is not to feel more special than anyone else, or more purebred” or blue blooded or racially superior.. it is about walking a humble path through personal discovery. Creating a sense of grounding, and contact, unity , respect, tribute, fellowship and heart. It’s a personal journey that reveals one is never really alone on this earth. We are family. My heart aches for being unable to talk in person to the past and future generations who walk the earth at different times than us, but it truly breaks for those whose ancestral record was stolen by acquisition, exploitation, enslavement and greed. Those of us fortunate enough to be able to descend into these old attic trunks should always keep perspective on the pain felt by those who cannot; it must be such a hollow grief that cries across generations of erasure and indignity and theft. bless you Erin for taking a meaningful humble loving approach to finding your roots. I got weepy with you and your Uncle Buzz. How bittersweet. ❤️

[@bethrobb3684]

Juliette De Maso You have brought tears to my eyes! I agree 100% with you, I think of all my ancestors as I grow older myself, the history gone by, the memories I cherish. I came from a family of 4 brothers 1 sister, only my sister and I left. I think of Aberdeen where we grew up, went to school, made friends , I miss it very much. It’s nice to look at a video now and then, wish they were more up to date though. Bless Scotland Forever.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🍻🤗

[@brain8484]

didnt mention kilts once

[@kmath50]

I have Scottish roots going back to Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. Hopefully I can visit someday.

[@felixndayisdebologne9725]

Do it. I studied one year in Edimburgh.... I left my heart there.

[@zapfanzapfan]

She's from Skye? Now I like her even more! :-)

[@andrewjones-productions]

Nope! She's a Yank. Her mother is from Skye. BIG difference.

[@robertryan6782]

As a CNN watcher from Scotland and living there, this is so lovely.

[@Sussy-hotdog]

What a sweet girl! I just love her.

[@227beau]

What a wonderful and interesting video. Had me getting all emotional. You must never forget your roots. Pity it attracts so many trolls with crap comments. Is there no way to filter them out ? Good on you Erin.

[@DeborahWalkerXOXO]

Seeing her profile against the sea, she looked like she BELONGED there. European Americans always look a bit touristy to me and I just clocked why. When she said "our land" it made sense. European Americans should defo find their roots, this was wonderful to see. We don't want you back! It's just nice to see.

[@AllStars2525]

Such a story!! God bless you all, Erin!!

[@kikearevalo8024]

Erin Most Beautiful News Lady in the USA May God keep Blessing You and your Family I hope that You live Forever .

[@hazmat5162]

Scotland and Ireland are on my Bucket list!!

[@moester75]

Thank y'all CNN for uploading this for me. I missed the original, i was working the night shift on my supply boat.

[@redleader]

Eiee....twas true, I missed it too..I was pulling the line on a new oil well up on the North Slope.

[@Murph_gaming]

That's really cool Erin got to do that. I'm sure many Americans dream of the same and visiting a country of their heritage.

[@clemontwilliams8252]

Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@danitestalkr]

From literally a small town girl to an amazing national news reporter

[@moester75]

Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🎊🎉🎁 Erin Isabelle Burnett!

[@bene_chino]

Erin Burnett is one of the finest newscasters of her generation‼️👏🏼

[@juliettedemaso7588]

Omg so many feels watching this.. your beautiful childhood home omg heartbreaking! But what a pedigree, lass ! I’ve very similar heritage, but yours.. Skye!! Swoon!! Fairy pools and all.. ❤️

[@jasminemayo872]

Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[@TheTruthMattersTheLastSt-nu9xv]

Erin , my favorite anchor of CNN . Your Fighter spirit is Scottish roots. Let’s take him out of the Oval Office - most divine job on earth!

[@hello2jello4mellow34]

Erin Burnett is one of my favorite 'CNN's'. I also miss hearing about Mr. Turner. I hope he is OK.

[@gregorykeane2987]

Was beautiful, Erin. Thank you!

[@historian2]

Most beautiful moment when Erin and her cry together!

[@nancychace8619]

Nice story. I always thought it would be an interesting thing to try.

[@teatimetel174]

beautiful video.love from scotland.

[@kirsteneasdale5707]

A lovely piece.

[@mldt5188]

that's another side of Erin, thanks for sharing it 🙂 Didn't realize this was 6 yrs ago

[@mtrotter325]

This is fantastic. I'm so jealous.

[@rorysmith9382]

Love this video.

[@phloxdiffusa]

Sure is neat to listen and watch this, as my paternal grandad was from Wales. Mom and I spent a decade doing this historical research and found our ancestors were from Pennsylania, Wales, Scotland, Sweden and Cherokee.

[@legolas7r]

BEAUTIFUL story :D

[@wildscotsman1]

Lovely to have you join the clan Erin xx

[@lauralishes1]

I live in Scotland. I love it so much better than England. It's ran better and even the water and air is so much better.

[@USAIRFORCE621]

When you trace your genealogy, it is absolutely amazing what you discover, like for me I'm English, Irish, German and Finnish. Provided there wasn't so much uncertainty and upheaval in the world nowadays I'd would love to find more of my family I've never met across the pond!

[@susanmercurio5098]

Never forget where you come from.

[@nevittwoods1730]

is brave walking around place, some times i see why my family left but can be cool too

[@chezzachezza7325]

The fammine sent all our ancestors all over the world greetings from Australia

[@zina6653]

Love Erin Burnett! So beautiful and smart!

[@jackhughes1654]

A really nice article, a lovely person!

[@mtm00]

Just lovely.

[@richardkuda321]

Beautiful story.

[@lilyofthevalley6992]

Great series.

[@patrickskramstad1485]

:) you are lucky. I am happy to hear you learned about your family genealogy. I would love to have a similar adventure to Norway (Dad) and England (mom) truly inspiring to get my butt into gear.

[@bearbus4]

Pretty awesome story!

[@lianaanderson761]

WE LOVE YOU ERIN ONE OF THE BEST CNN HOST