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Heidi M. Sands

The Highland cow is one of the most recognisable
breeds of cattle in the world. Originating in
the Highlands of Scotland, with a long shaggy coat
capable of withstanding the rigours of a harsh
winter, the breed is now exported all over the
world. Its reddy-brown colour is unmistakable,
but the breed’s coat has a wide range of colours,
from black through to brindle, yellow and dun. It
also has huge characteristic horns that curve and
sweep with a graceful appearance in the female,
dominating in the bull of the species, giving a
strong look, set on a grand head, broad between
the eyes; for both sexes carry such headgear.

Once seen as the cow of choice for Highland
crofters these cattle are intrinsic to their homeland,
for not only are they able to winter out in
temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees, they
also eke out a life on some of the roughest
terrain imaginable with minimal feeding.That’s not
to say they aren’t commercially viable for their
beef is some of the finest in the world.

With a shaggy forelock and fluffed up calf at its
side the Highland cow endears itself to visitors
from all over the world, drawn to its rugged
beauty and captivated by its unmistakable look.
With over 60 classic images and an elegant and
informed text, in this pocket-sized hardback
Heidi M. Sands truly captures the Spirit of
Highland Cattle.