Scottish Highland Cattle are the oldest registered breed of cattle,

with the first herd book being established in 1884 

       The breed has lived for centuries in the rugged remote Scottish Highlands. The extremely harsh conditions created a process of natural selection, where the fittest and most adaptable animals survived to carry on the breed.

Originally there were two distinct classes:

       The slightly smaller and usually black Kyloe, whose primary domain was the islands off the west coast of northern Scotland.

       The other, a larger animal generally reddish in color, whose territory was the remote Highlands of Scotland.

       Today both of these strains are regarded as one breed- the Highland.

       In addition to the red and black of the original strains, yellow, dun and silver-white are also considered traditional colors. 

       Highlands are found throughout North America, as well as Europe,  Australia, and South America.

       Despite long horns and unusual appearance, Highland cattle are known for their great disposition.  This is true for bulls as well as cows. 

       Highlands require little in the way of shelter, feed supplements, or expensive grains to achieve and maintain good condition and fitness.

       In fact, Highland cattle seem to enjoy conditions in which many other breeds would perish. Cold weather and snow have little effect on them. They have been raised as far north as Alaska and the Scandinavian countries.

Highland Beef