Lawson Family Highlands

Lawson Family Highlands raises Scottish highland cattle in Rose Hill, VA, in southwest Virginia near Knoxville.

Danielle Lawson has more than a decade of experience breeding Scottish highland cattle, maintaining registrations with national and regional breed associations and adhering to comprehensive health-testing protocols. All breeding stock undergo regular veterinary checkups and evaluation for temperament and hoof health to ensure the herd’s well-being. Calves are born in a dedicated calving barn and then moved to rotational grazing pastures that allow for natural behaviors and steady weight gain. Select offspring have been showcased in regional livestock exhibitions, reflecting the farm’s commitment to quality genetics and temperament.

The operation’s multi-generational pasture rotation system helps maintain soil fertility and provides nutrient-rich forage throughout the year. Visitors and neighboring farmers often note the herd’s calm disposition, which reflects Danielle Lawson’s focus on gentle handling and sustainable stewardship.