West Highland

American  

noun

1. any of a breed of small, hardy, usually dun-colored, shaggy-haired beef cattle with long, widespread horns, able to withstand the cold and sparse pasturage of its native western Scottish uplands.

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Etymology

Origin of West Highland

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

A mountain rescue team is warning about the risks of drinking water from burns after two walkers on the West Highland Way became so ill they vomited through the night.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Her mum made many hiking trips from Kilimanjaro and the Great Wall of China to the West Highland Way, often raising money for charity.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

West Highland Drive saw the highest number of homes severely affected, with 33 out of 50.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Kenny Auld, head of visitor services at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, said Robert's "unwavering commitment" to the West Highland Way was inspiring.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

My greatcoat had kept out the rain, but it had not kept out the chill of the West Highland night.

From The Sleuth of St. James's Square by Post, Melville Davisson