Where Can I See Highland Cows in Inverness?

Farmer Donald feeding Iona the Highland cow at Farm Ness

Just a mile outside the Inverness city boundary, right on the A82 (the scenic road to Loch Ness, Fort William and Skye), you’ll find our family-run farm, Farm Ness — home to four beautiful Highland cows, lovingly known as our “Highland ladies.”

You’re welcome to pop by anytime to see the cows in their paddock. Or, for something extra special, head online and book an exclusive “Meet and Greet” where the farmer will personally introduce you to the cows and guide you through grooming them — a truly unforgettable experience.

This summer will see our fold grow, but at the moment, we have:

• Iona (5), a blonde beauty

• Skye (5), red and regal

• Moorag (3), our cheeky red youngster

• Mhairi Bhan (3), another blonde whose name means “Blonde Mary” in Scottish Gaelic

  
  

All four girls were put to the bull this year, and we hope to find out in September if they are in calf — fingers crossed for some fluffy calves in 2026!

Every penny you spend on feeding the cows goes directly back into caring for them and expanding our Highland fold. It’s an honour and a privilege to have these iconic animals back on our land, and we love sharing them with you.

Highland cattle have sadly been disappearing from the Highlands. As farms have merged and grown, many now house faster-growing continental breeds in barns — breeds that reach the beef market more quickly and yield larger carcasses. But Highland cattle are different. They’re gentle on the land, grazing selectively and allowing wildflowers to thrive beneath the grasses.

By visiting our Highlanders, you're helping us regenerate the soil and protect biodiversity. We’re proud to be part of Scotland’s first private environmental cluster, working alongside neighbouring farms to build a more sustainable future for Highland farming.

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Please don’t approach Highland cattle in the field without the farmer’s permission.Although the roads may seem quiet, the A82 and others like it are fast-moving and potentially dangerous. Walking on verges to spot cows can put you at serious risk.Instead, support a farm (like ours!) that offers safe, respectful, and up-close Highland cow experiences.