Today’s Friday Travel Photo features a highland cow in the Scottish Highlands. These highland cattle – known as hairy coos in Scotland - are native to the Highlands of Scotland and are identifiable by their long hair and big horns. They’re rugged animals and can survive the wet, cold, and windy winters of the Highlands.
You’ll meet Hamish, Scotland’s famous hairy coo, on a day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness.
Highland Cow, Scotland
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13 June 2010 at 3:52 am
If only for this cow, I have to set foot in Scotland someday! Thank you for a great photo!
13 June 2010 at 5:19 am
That poor creature can’t see! Look at him, where are his eyes? Ha, Matt, that’s the coolest cow I’ve ever seen.
13 June 2010 at 8:56 am
Oh my gosh, he is adorable! I love highland cattle; I think they’re very cool looking.
13 June 2010 at 2:59 pm
Great shot. Really reminds me of the Yaks up on Everest!
14 June 2010 at 3:07 am
He looks like Cousin It! I want to be his best friend.
15 June 2010 at 3:14 am
When we visited Macallan, they had a field with a bunch of these guys just lounging around. They look so funny and awesome at the same time.
15 June 2010 at 3:43 am
Duuude I totally have a pic taken with this guy! What a babe!
15 June 2010 at 11:08 am
Glad you all enjoy the hairy coo!
17 June 2010 at 1:30 pm
haha, that guy needs a haircut!
18 June 2010 at 8:15 pm
Oh this pic is sooooo coool!!! I’ve not yet been to Scotland but my friend who lives there sent me a lil highland cow who is currently travelling around the world with me with the aim of getting back to Scotland! Can’t wait to see one for real!!!!