Highland cattle

The Highland (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo) is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region. The first herd-book dates from 1885; two types – a smaller island type, usually black, and a larger mainland type, usually dun – were registered as a single breed. It is reared primarily for beef, and has been exported to several other countries.

Highland
Cow on Dartmoor, in south-west England
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk: 144 
  • DAD-IS (2021): endangered/at risk
  • RBST:UK native breeds
Other names
  • Kyloe
  • Long-haired Highland Cattle
  • Long-haired Scottish Cattle
  • North Highland Cattle
  • Scottish Cattle
  • Scottish Highland Cattle
  • West Highland Cattle
Country of originScotland
Distributionworldwide
StandardThe Highland Cattle Society
Usemeat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    average: 650 kg
  • Female:
    average: 450 kg
Height
  • Male:
    average: 125 cm
  • Female:
    average: 105 cm
Coat
  • red-brown
  • yellow
  • pale/silver
  • dun/brindle
  • black
Horn statushorned in both sexes
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) taurus
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