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School of ScotlandShop - Crafty Coos
With schools and nurseries shut across the country, we thought it would be fun to create the School of ScotlandShop. Maths and Science may not be our strong points, but we love history and all things Scottish. Join us over the upcoming weeks as we design new tartans, hunt for Nessie, find out about Scotland's past, and so much more! We're glad that you can join us!
Crafty Coos
This week at the School of ScotlandShop is all about arts and craft. Today we will be discovering how to make some Highland Cows with materials that can be found around your house.
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Highland Cows
Highland Cows originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides. There was once two different types of Highland Cow, with those living on Scotland's west coast and the Outer Hebrides tending to be smaller with longer hair, due to the harsher conditions. These cows were often referred to as West Highland Cows or Kyloe and had black fur rather than the iconic red. Their mainland cousins were larger due to better conditions and tended to have dun or red fur.
Did you know that a group of Highland cattle is called a 'fold'?
Today, Highland Cows are a Scottish icon and can be found the world over from North America and Europe to New Zealand and Australia. In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II ordered Highland Cattle to be kept at her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, where they are still kept today. Highland Cows can also be found roaming the Pentland Hills, just outside Edinburgh.
What are you going to call your Highland Cow? Be sure to check back next week, when we will be doing some P.E. and finding out how to have your very own Scottish Highland Games from the comfort of your home.
