Barret was created Lord Barrett of Newburgh in Scotland on 17 October 1627 and was made a baronet a year later (a unique occurrence of someone being made a baronet after being made peer). In 1628, he was invested as member of the Privy Council.
Barret was created Lord Barrett of Newburgh in Scotland on 17 October 1627 and was subsequently promoted to baronetcy a year later (a unique circumstance where someone is made a baronet after being made a peer). In 1628, he was appointed to the Privy Council.