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 over twenty beautiful Highland cows, lovingly known as our “Highland ladies.”

You’re welcome to pop by anytime to feed the cows as you walk through our 'Coo Walk'. Here you will be met by our large personable fold of varying colours and personalities. No pre-booking is required for this. You will also be able to meet our other animals too. 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. These are small group sizes of no more than 8 with the opportunity to privately book this out for your group.

Meet some of the girls currently on the coo walk of fame:

• Iona, this white lady is our matriarch and her calf 'Seamus' is available to pat on the 'coo walk'

• Skye - brindle and very sassy, this lady is part of our exclusive hands on interaction. Skye stands for you to groom her before walking out into the Loch Ness view for your photos. Skye really knows how to work her angles and gets a few laughs as she pulls her 'Zoolander' poses. Skye is second in command as top coo.

• Moorag, our cheeky red lady who was one of our first Highlanders

• Mhairi Bhan - another blonde whose name means “Blonde Mary” in Scottish Gaelic and her calf 'Hamish'

• Jura - is easy to spot with her white socks.

• Isla - has slightly wonky horns and is determined to take top cow spot one day.

• Jinty McGinty - available to meet during our exclusive coo grooming sessions. Jinty has been known to snore during grooming sessions.

• Snagglehorn - one horn up, one horn down. This lady is our most intelligent coo and actively nods for customers to put their food into her pipe

• Aunt Nell - in the same field as Snagglehorn and of equal intelligence.

• Pheigi Beag - this youngest is like a friendly labrador with a beautiful white fleck in her fringe

• Machair Anne - Pheigi Beags sister. These girls have the most beautiful Dun coloured coat.

• Wee Granny - loves the drama and is always in the middle of any goings on. Wee Granny is just a year old but her mum is 'Granny' so... you get it!

• Felicity - Felicity is due a calf and mother to our calf Penny

  
  

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.