The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region. Highlands are medium in size, with cows weighing 900 to 1,300 pounds and bulls 1,500 to 2,000 pounds. They have long, shaggy coats that most commonly light red, but many other solid colors are also seen, including black, brindle, cream, dun, red and white.

Origin: Scottish Highlands

Height: : Male: average: 125 cm; Female: average: 105 cm

Scientific name: Bos taurus taurus

Higher classification: Taurine cattle

Coat: red-brown; yellow; pale/silver; dun/brindle; black

Horn status: horned in both sexes