The Highland Cow is the Scottish breed that is an icon of Scottish beasts , bred to cope with the harsh winters in the Highlands . Well known for their long horns and wavy coats they are bred mainly for their meat . They are gentle giants and will normally come up to greet people in the field or at the side of the road . They can often cause traffic jams on the narrow roads in the highlands where they roam free . Known in Scotland affectionately as the Heilan Coo
A Highland Cow in a highland setting with Loch Creran in the background. These beautiful beasts were bred to survive the harsh Scottish winters and are mainly used to provide beef , but they are also milked for ice cream making . Although they look intimidating with their long horns they are in fact quite a placid beast .
A tender moment captured between a Highland Cow and its young calf in black & white . The cows are an iconic breed in Scotland and the calf's are adorable . Affectionately known as Heilan Coo;s you will find them all over Scotland , sometimes causing hold ups on the back roads as they roam free .
