The 8 Highland Cow Experiences in Scotland That Earn Their Price

1.Farm Attraction – Highland Cows, Animal Feeding, Wholesome fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16Our pick

A self-led farm visit near Jedburgh to feed animals, meet Highland cows, build dens, and enjoy seasonal refreshments in a working family farm.

“We did the one hour Highland cow experience. This was very unique and a great time. The farmer was funny and knowledgeable, he made this so much fun. We rode the tractor to the field of around 20-30 cows, many calves. We were able to get close and pet the calves. We learned a lot and really enjoyed this.”

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2.Loch Lomond, Highland Cows, Victorian Town, Castle Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $620

Private 5-hour Loch Lomond, Highland cows and Doune Castle tour from Glasgow, with snacks, village time, and optional castle entry.

“Excellent private tour. Our guide was Diana Harland de Benite. She was remarkable. Explained lots of history and other interesting facts. Went beyond what is expected from a guide.”

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3.Loch Lomond, The Highlands & Hairy Coo’s (Small-Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $53

Small-group day from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Luss, Dochart Falls, and Hairy Coos, with an optional Waterbus cruise.

“Amazing tour guide John. Great route and itinerary. Very professional as they operated the tour even when it was only my parents and I on the tour. They didn't ask us to pay extra or join another language tour. They don't cancel even if it's only one person on the tour. Excellent company”

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4.Greenock Shore Excursion Castles, Lochs, Glens, & Hairy Coo’s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $963

Greenock shore tour with Andy: Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Doune, Hairy Coos, Loch Lomond village Luss, plus Dumbarton and Newark.

“Andy was amazing, the tour was wonderful. We were a small group so he was able to tailor the stops to our needs. He was willing and able to take pictures at every stop. We had an amazing time and will definitely hire him again the next time we visit!”

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5.Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $548

Private half-day Edinburgh to Glasgow tour with Highland cows, the Kelpies, Glasgow Cathedral, and mural stops, including hotel pickup.

“The tour of Glasgow was a waste. The tour is very over priced. Their were only 3 cows in the tour, we expected much more for the price. Don't book this tour. Tour guide was very average.”

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6.Ultimate Day tour Edinburgh: Glencoe, Highland Cows, Loch Lomond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,008

A private 9-hour Scottish day from Glasgow with Loch Lomond song drives, Glencoe filming sites, Highland cows, and the Kelpies.

“lovely trip to thr highlands with a fantastic local guide who has a lot of knowledge about the area and history”

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7.Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $937

Private Edinburgh animal day trip with Highland cows, a guided alpaca walk, and a deer and wildlife centre stop, with pickup and snacks.

“We sought out the services of E2G quite last minute but they delivered an exceptional service. The Alpaca tour was sweet. They provided wellies for those who didn’t have any. One of my kids was tired and wouldn’t stay so they allowed us to just stay back near the alpacas instead of going for the walk.”

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8.Stirling Castle, Hairy Coo’s & The Trossachs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,094

Private driver day trip to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs, with Kelpies, Bannockburn, Hairy Coo feeding, and snacks included.

“Loved every minute! We got to see castles and feed a cows, learn history. Great way to get out the city!”

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