The Highland Livestock Heritage Society (HLHS) was established with the aim of commemorating and celebrating the historic achievements of the livestock breeders and drovers in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.

 

The breeding, rearing, droving and trading in cattle and sheep was the economic mainstay of the Highlands & Islands over hundreds of years. The people who undertook the difficult, dangerous and commercially complex business of droving and selling the livestock were the economic heroes of their time. Many of them later emigrated to new worlds and brought their breeding, droving and commercial skills to establish thriving new livestock industries in USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and South America. Their story is proudly woven into the social and economic history of Scotland - rich in legend, folklore and song, and colourful characters.

 

Sadly, these legendary heroes from Scotland’s past are neglected and unremembered in the present day. Until now, there has been no organisation dedicated to their commemoration and to providing a focus for the future celebration of their achievements. The Society exits to rectify that omission.



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