List of cattle breeds originating in Scotland
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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 | 250px |
| Ayrshire | Ayrshire | Dairy |  |
| Belted Galloway | Galloway | Meat |  |
| Galloway | Galloway | Meat |  |
| Highland | Highland | Meat |  |
| Luing | Luing | Meat | 250px |
| Shetland | Shetland | House cow (Meat, Milk, Draft) | 250px |
See also
References
Breed Organisations
Angus -
Ayrshire -
Belted Galloway -
Galloway -
Highland -
Luing -
Shetland -
