Built-in waterproofs
They wear a double coat: a long, oily outer layer (the longest hair of any cattle breed) over a soft, downy undercoat — perfect for Highland rain and wind.
Visitor map
Highland cows nearby — Scotland coo map
Scotland coo map
Tap a gold pin for a one-line tip. Scroll down for the same places as cards if the map doesn’t load.
Herds move with the seasons — treat every pin as a guide, not a guarantee. Our Broxburn depot (Unit 9) is Habitation Checks HQ, not a coo farm!
Please remember: respect farms, fences, and the animals; don’t block roads or farm gates. Keep dogs under control and leave gates as you find them.
Places on the map
Same stops as the pins — works without JavaScript.
Fun facts
Did you know?
A few brilliant Highland coo facts — handy for the kids (and the adults who pretend they’re not listening).
Not just the ginger ones
Classic red is common, but Highlands also come in black (an early favourite), yellow, dun, brindle, cream and white — same majestic fringe, different paint job.
Horns for everyone
Both bulls and cows grow horns. Cows usually sweep finer and upward; bulls’ are heavier and tend to point more forward — great for browsing brush and the odd itch.
That famous fringe
The long forelock (the dossan) can fall right over the eyes. It’s part of the breed look — and helps keep midges and weather off that soft face.
Ancient Scottish royalty
In Gaelic they’re Bò Ghàidhealach; in Scots, Hieland kye (or kyloe). The pedigree herd book has been kept since 1885 — one of the oldest cattle registers anywhere.
Tough mums, long lives
They’re famous mothers and can breed well into later life — some Highland cows are still calving past 18 years old after a long run of summers on the hill.
Coo moments
Scroll sideways for a few Highland favourites — they play in turn; hover one to watch it.
An itchy moment
A ginger Highland coo finds the perfect spot for a horn scratch.
Fence-line friends
Two coos at the rail — one cheeky tongue out for the camera.
Winter chin rest
Snow on the fringe — resting a chin on a frosty fence rail.
Pale coo at the gate
A creamy Highland coat in close-up by the metal gate.
Baby Coos!
The cheekiest faces on the tour — starting with this legend.
Got calf clips? Drop them to our socials — @HabitationCheckScotland on Facebook & Instagram.
