Scotland

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

A holiday in Scotland reminded Katherine O’Leary of Ireland’s farming landscape, from the mountains and fields to the familiar beauty of Kerry.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 12 August 2026

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

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Editorial: do the farmers or the State control the land?

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NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

NI-bred heifer wins at Highland Show

Claiming the supreme champion Salers at this year's Royal Highland Show in Scotland was a heifer bred in Northern Ireland.

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How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds, marking an important step in animal welfare assessment.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

'We had a number of Irish exporters who sold livestock in the markets in Scotland.' - Basil Buchanan is from Hillsborough, Co Down.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

The farm made the decision to slaughter the animals after a government inspection found movement and traceability requirements had not been met.

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Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

A new European and UK record price for an Angus was set in the online Rawburn auction over the weekend, as Rawburn Karama A415 sold for 73,500gns, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

A son of the Irish-bred stock bull Coose Lincoln sold for the highest price of 13,000gns at the recent multibreed show and sale in Aberdeen, Scotland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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