Queen's Highlands

Queen’s Highlands, Scottish highland cattle, Durango, CO, located in San Juan County and the Four Corners region near Farmington. Carol Queen has been raising highland cattle for over a decade and maintains membership in the American Highland Cattle Association, with routine health screenings and genetic assessments for every calf crop.

The cattle graze on open pasture and receive daily hands-on care, with calves sheltered in a heated barn during winter months to mimic natural family groups. A focus on low-stress handling and early socialization means visitors often remark on how alert and calm the herd appears. A neighbor recently noted the gentle nature of the herd, reflecting the farm’s careful breeding for temperament and resilience. The herd is shown at county fairs, where judges often note its consistent conformation and hardiness. Calves stay with their mothers for at least six months, allowing natural weaning and stronger immune development.