Whispering Aspens Highlands

Whispering Aspens Highlands, Scottish Highland cattle, Bovey, MN, Itasca County and the Iron Range near Duluth. Laurie Howard has over a decade of experience raising Scottish Highland cattle and follows breed health guidelines with regular screenings and genetic evaluations. The cattle graze on mixed pastureland and receive daily care from a small team, allowing calves to develop with gentle handling and early exposure to farm life.

Barns are well ventilated and include heated areas for winter months on the northern Minnesota landscape, and animals have regular hoof trimming and veterinarian checkups. As a family-run operation, Whispering Aspens Highlands embraces regenerative grazing practices to support soil health and encourage native grasses. Laurie follows breed-specific guidelines for coat care during shedding season, ensuring each animal maintains its signature double coat. Visitors often note the calm temperament of the cattle and the thoughtful management seen in every interaction on the rolling pastures of the property.