Next was a town called Duirinish, where we saw a few ginger highland cows roaming behind a metal gate. Related post: Road-tripping Scotland? Check out my epic 7-day road trip route for the adventure of a lifetime! 2) Duirinish (near the Skye Bridge) Unfortunately, there were no calves at the time we visited, but we found a few shaggy redheads, a white and even some black highland cows. A must-do for anyone in search of hairy coos! The spot is quiet, so we were able to pull over and get some great pics of the cows from about two metres away. There were at least seven of them grazing on the long grass, without a care in the world. I spotted these Highland cows on the side of the road entering Applecross, and it was one of my favourite finds. Best places to see Highland cows in Scotland 1) The A896 into Applecross (from Bealach na Ba) 🏴 While they may look intimidating at first, highland cows are actually very gentle creatures. 🐄 The larger-than-life, Scottish highland cows are the oldest cattle breed in the world. 🐮 A Scottish Highland cow mother can birth around 12 little calves. 🏴 Highland cows are known to be caring mothers to their young, and can live for as long as 20 years! 🐄 A group of highland cows are not called a herd, but a ‘fold’ instead. 🐮 Their long and recognisable horns help them to forage for food during the Scottish snowy seasons. It can grow as long as 13 inches! This extra layer keeps them warm when the temperature drops. 🏴 Scottish Highland cow’s most famous asset is their shaggy hair. Quite often they are white, yellow, black and a darker shade of orange. 🐄 Highland cows aren’t always the rich ginger you may think of them to be. These are just some of the best! Interesting facts about Highland cows Note that you can find Highland cows all over Scotland, not just in the locations below. Unsurprisingly, most tourists visiting Scotland love spotting Highland cows (including myself), and you can find Highland cows as soft toys, magnets, and bookmarks in any touristic shop. Highland cows look strikingly different to regular cows, and are most known for their shaggy hair and large, pointed horns. They are predominantly found in Scotland, in the Highlands and in the NC500 countryside. The Highland cow is a Scottish breed of cattle, found all over the UK. Where to find Highland Cows in Scotland: In a Nutshell.7) Do you need a car to visit Scotland?.6) What is the Highland cow called in Scottish?.4) Where can I find Highland cows in the UK?.4) The Old Church House B&B, Isle of Skye.3) The NC500 between Applecross and the Torridon Mountains.1) The A896 into Applecross (from Bealach na Ba).Best places to see Highland cows in Scotland.
Where to find Highland Cows in Scotland: A Summary.Where to find Highland Cows in Scotland: A Summary Old Man of Storr Walk Guide: Isle of Skye, Scotland.13 BEST Things to do in Aviemore (+ Travel Guide!).Fairy Pools Skye Walk: Everything You Need to Know.7 Day Scotland Road Trip Route & Itinerary.In the following post, I explain just where we found Highland cows, and where you can chase them down to see them for yourself (well not chase, as I doubt you’d win). Stopping to see these Scottish beauties was one of the highlights of our trip!
Whilst I did almost cause Tom to drive into a metal gate just because I spotted a Highland cow, I have no regrets.
When you think of Scotland, your mind might whirl to the fact that Scotland is the home town of some of the cutest animals on the planet the trusty Highland cow. And not for some of you (especially if you’ve landed on this blog post). When you think of Scotland, chances are you think of the tartan kilts, eccentric bagpipes, tasty shortbread and thick accents. Where to find Highland Cows in Scotland: Looking for Highland Cows in Scotland? I know I was when we road-tripped Scotland! 😅 This guide will help you to find some of these hairy-faced cuties all over the country.
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