Dalriada Highland Farm

Dalriada Highland Farm raises Scottish Highland cattle in Inver Grove Heights, MN, in Dakota County near Minneapolis. William Johnston has focused on breeding healthy, well-tempered cattle according to breed standards, and each animal receives regular health checks.

Its cattle graze on open pasture year-round, benefiting from rotational grazing, mineral supplements, and daily interaction to support calm temperaments. Johnston draws on a family tradition of highland farming dating back generations to maintain a herd that reflects the breed’s hardy nature and gentle disposition. The farm’s rural setting along rolling fields provides a tranquil environment well suited to the nutritional and social needs of Scottish Highland cattle.

Feedback from local producers highlights the consistency of conformation, coat quality, and temperament across multiple calves. Sheltered loafing areas, windbreaks, and access to straw bedding keep the herd comfortable during cold winter months. Johnston participates in community cattle meetings and educational workshops to stay current on breed research and husbandry best practices.