Talisker Ranch

Talisker Ranch, Scottish highland cattle, Westcliffe, CO, is located in Custer County and the Wet Mountain Valley near Colorado Springs. They have specialized in breeding Scottish highland cattle for several years and maintain registrations through the Highland Cattle Association.

Regular health testing and annual veterinary checks help sustain herd well-being across their pastures. Talisker Ranch follows rotational grazing on open grasslands and shaded woodlots where cattle adapt to local conditions and display natural herd behaviors. Owners Cliff Brown and Linda Brown emphasize low-stress handling and early socialization so calves are comfortable around visitors.

Their annual spring calf season offers a chance to observe young cattle raised under attentive care. Lineage records are available on request, and local reviewers note clear communication about breeding history. The ranch’s commitment to sustainable land stewardship supports soil health and wildlife habitat on its property.