List of cattle breeds originating in Scotland

Scotland enjoys a diversity of temperate environments, incorporating deciduous and coniferous woodlands, and moorland, montane, estuarine, freshwater, oceanic, and tundra landscapes.[1] About 14% of Scotland is wooded, much of it in forestry plantations, but before humans cleared the land it supported much larger boreal Caledonian and broad-leaved forests. this has led to a diverse evolution of cattle.

Towards the south, it is more temperate, containing ash and oak in wetland areas.[2] This has led to breeds of cattle possessing qualities such as mid-length hair and being polled (hornless).[3]

In the Highlands, the terrain is rugged and has many steep hills.[4]

Breed Place or Origin Use Image
Angus Aberdeenshire and Angus Meat
Ayrshire Ayrshire Dairy
Belted Galloway Galloway Meat
Galloway Galloway Meat
Highland Highland Meat
Luing Luing Meat
Shetland Shetland House cow (Meat, Milk, Draft)

See also

References

  1. "Scottish wildlife habitats". Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  2. "South West Scotland Habitats". Forestry.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  3. "Galloway Cattle". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  4. "Scottish Highlands Geography". Retrieved 16 June 2015.

Breed Organisations

Angus -

Ayrshire -

Belted Galloway -

Galloway -

Highland -

Luing -

Shetland -

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