The Breed

Galloway cattle originated in the Galloway region of Scotland. Galloways have heavy double coats of long wavy hair as protection against the harsh environment of Scotland. These heavy coats consisted of a short and soft, yet dense undercoat which the animal carried throughout the year, plus a long shaggy overcoat that made its appearance with the approach of winter. Still today, the trait to survive such conditions exist in all the Galloway cattle. Herds of Black Galloway cattle have been  managed for the royal families for  many centuries.