Members will have seen that United Auctions in Oban are holding a pedigree Highland sale on 8 March. This sale is not under the auspices of the Society and, as we notified you in the Bulletin on 8 January, we have reluctantly decided to hold a virtual only sale this year probably at the beginning of March.

It’s always a good idea before buying to get advice from somebody who knows both the Highland breed and the sellers.

In view of Government advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) we have closed the Society’s offices until further notice. Staff are working remotely from home and have full access to the HCS database and all electronic files. Members are urged to continue to register cattle but to do this online.

Not surprisingly, Highland Cattle were selected for a small Shropshire hill farm because their attributes fitted the type of grazing, land topography and the ability of the owners to start a farming enterprise on retirement.

Highland Cattle are one of the most recognisable breeds for extensive farming systems, especially if you have access to hills and moors over which they can range.

There are many farming systems where Highlands or Highland Crosses are produced on a large scale, with the Highland as the mainstay suckler cow.

Highland Cattle are one of the most recognisable breeds for extensive farming systems, especially if you have access to hills and moors over which they can range.