The surname Bisset is believed to be of Norman origin and was brought to Scotland when William the Lion returned from captivity in England, accompanied by the Biseys.

[3] A charter of Alexander III of Scotland to Paisley Abbey was witnessed by Thomas de Bissat.

[3] Allegedly, Byset, in a fit of anger murdered the earl while he slept and then set fire to his house to conceal the crime.

[3] The feud followed the two fugitives as a pardon was later granted to the son of the Earl of Atholl for killing some Bysets in Ireland.

[3] Habakkuk Bisset was a lawyer and Writer to the Signet during the reign of James IV of Scotland.