This Is Scotland with The Scots Magazine

Half Pint Q&A: Why Are Highland Cows Everywhere?

July 9, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The listener Q&A edition of This is Scotland returns as Ally Heather and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, answer your questions. This week, they share their favourite places to cool off on a summer's day, celebrate one of Scotland's quirkiest competitions, debate whether Highland cows have become the country's unofficial influencers, and reveal whether they'd travel back to the time of the Picts or the Jacobites if given the chance. Along the way, expect stories from across Scotland, plenty of laughs, a few surprising historical facts and, as always, lively debate inspired by your questions. Whether you live in Scotland, have Scottish roots, or simply love the country, This Is Scotland is your place to feel connected to the real Scotland. Join the conversation at podcast@scotsmagazine.com  Find out more: The Scots Magazine: www.scotsmagazine.com Gallivant Scotland: www.gallivant.scot Follow us on Instagram for BTS content: @thisisscotlandpod Hosted by Ally Heather & Coinneach MacLeod Produced by Rachel McConachie Edited by Beth McHugh Music by Paper Rifles

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