From centuries in the harsh rocky Scottish Highland range that bears their name, Highland cattle are very efficient grazers. Superior in intellect, the Highland is very trainable and halters easily. Docile and even tempered, they are a desirable breed for hobbyist and commercial cattlemen alike. Highlands come in variety of colors: red (the Queen’s favorite), yellow, dun, brindle, black, silver, and white.

Highlands are a disease resistant breed due to genetic advantages and less affected than other cattle breeds to common bovine diseases. In the 1880’s and 1890’s American cattlemen recognized the natural qualities of the breed and started importing Highland cattle to help them improve the bloodlines of the commercial beef herds. Highland beef has been the English Royal family’s preferred beef for generations, with their own fold (the Scottish term for herd) maintained at Balmoral Castle. Referred to as the “Grande Olde Breed”, Highlands are one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle, with the first herd book established in 1885 and written records of the breed from the early 1700’s. Known for tremendous resilience, a gentle nature and great maternal instincts, the Highland has thrived in harsh climates with poor forage. With Majestic sweeping horns and long thick outer coat of hair they have remained true to their Scottish roots for centuries. Highland cattle are clearly one of the most distinctive cattle breeds in the world. Call or email for our next delivery – ask to be added to the email list for details or reserve your ¼ today!Ībout Highland Cattle ~ Breed Characteristics:

Our cattle are grass fed/grass finished and pasture raised naturally without steroids, growth supplements and un-needed antibiotics creating a lean, flavorful wholesome beef. For more information about the low fat, high protein qualities of Highland Beef please see back page. We offer select highland breeding stock and limited supplies of all natural grass fed highland beef raised in an open pasture, low stress environment. In 2012 Terry was certified through the Quality Beef Assurance program sponsored by the American Highland Cattle Assoc. HideAway Farm is a member of the American Highland Cattle Association, (all HideAway Farm breeding stock is AHCA registered) and the Midwest, North Central, and South Central Highland Cattle Associations. HideAway Farm is now home to about 35 pure breed Highlands, (with about 12 calves annually), a flock of Guinea fowl and 7 Honeybee colonies to help keep the planet pollinated. show bull for the American Highland Cattle Association. bull, Almosta Farm’s Baron was selected the 2020 Sr. bull, Skye High Capone was the 2015 National Western Stock Show Reserve Grand Champion and has sired both National Western and Washington State Fair Grand and Reserve Grand champions. Though not as rocky as their native Scotland, this land is perfectly suited to a Fold of the rugged Highlands, which we began assembling in 2011 from championship bloodlines. Our Sr. They raise Scottish Highlands and you can get right up close.About HideAway Farm ~ Established in 1998 in west central Illinois, and dubbed “Terry & Kay’s HideAway” by Terry’s father, it offers 128 acres of rolling hills, woods, pastures, and 50 acres of tillable crop land. (and if you're looking at the Scottish Highlands on Randolph road, the Keith Farm is just 3 miles away).įinally, if you're ever in NH, a stop by Paradise Farm in Lyndeborough, NH is a must ( ). Mansfield, fall photos of the cows are amazing. The Keith Family Farm has expansive herds grazing just beside the road (Holsteins). Super cute.Ģ) Elmore Mtn Road, just north of Stowe, VT. These guys have the same long hair look that the Scottish Highlands have.

I'll add two more cow-gazing great stops for you if you're in the area:ġ) Route 100 in Waitsfield is the Vermont Yak company ( ). Mom and junior are usually grazing right by the roadside and are easy to see right up close. Their cow had a baby last year, and we snapped as many photos as we could! So, cute. For more 'up close' shots, there are two Highlands on Randolph Road, just north of Stowe off of Rt 100. This time of year (winter), the cows are a bit more difficult for guests to see. They are out and available for pictures from the late spring through the fall. Pastiche is exactly right, the Trapp Family Lodge does in fact have Scottish Highlands 'in residence'. Until then, we enjoy the neighbor's Highlands. We've got them on our 'wish list' to add to our farm one day. Hi yellowlilax! I couldn't resist responding since Scottish Highlands are also our favorite (along with belted galloways).

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