Years ago I remember seeing the wonderful red highland cows, especially concentrated in a few places. Are these cows just in random places, wherever the farmer happens to be grazing them, or are there areas where they are concentrated? This summer we will be driving only parts of the highlands--from St. Andrews to Glen Coe and possibly Loch Lomond. We can detour if there is an area where we would especially see them.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
I remember seeing Highland Cows in Glen Lyon. You could explore it on your way from St. Andrews to Glencoe. The Glen is north and west of Loch Tay.
Also, check out the Highland Cattle Society breeder links. You can plot their locations on a map.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16893 posts
You may have several opportunities, but the only reliable one I know to suggest is the Culloden battlefield visitors' center.
Posted by
Reston, VA, USA
809 posts
Glamis Castle has had a herd since 1987 http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/news_detail.cfm/news_ID/13/title/title=Garden
They are very cool beasties!.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
There's a few on some of the National Trust properties.
Posted by
aberdeen, scotland & london, uk
241 posts
Try anywhere on the West Coast - herds just happily wandering around ..... the calves are lovely ... they are pretty docile and used to people - not so common East and South. Also, in Ireland.
Posted by
Central Florida
484 posts
If you are referring to the funny, hairy cows - my best view of them was on my plate. Scottish beef is excellent. Although, I can't be sure what type of beef I was served and I didn't ask. The hairy cows are quite photogenic.
Posted by
Medford, OR, USA
5835 posts
We walked through a herd of Scottish cows (shaggy reddish fur with big horns) past Tyndrum where the West Highland Way path goes under a railroad track if I recall correctly. They were big but didn't seem aggressive. That said we moved slowly and with caution. It didn't seem to be a good time to pull out the camera.
Posted by
Orcas Island, WA
116 posts
We were in the town of Diurinish near Plockton a few days ago. They are everywhere; on the road, in the yard, even lounging on the beach!