HIGHLAND CATTLE

WHERE ARE THEY FROM?

SOME BRIF HISTORY

• The breed has lived for centuries in the rugged remote Scottish Highlands.
• The extremely harsh conditions created a two types of cattle. But today we just call them highlands.
• The Highland is the oldest registered breed of cattle.

SOME BRIF FACTS

• bred primarily for their beef.
• highland cattle are famous for their long haired coats
• Highland cattle can now be found in Europe, North America and Australia,
• Highland Beef is consistently much lower in fat content and cholesterol than other breeds.
• There meat is so lean that is compared to fish and chicken.

SOME BRIF FACTS

• Highlands are very sweet natured, gentle and calm
• They are very cute