Homecoming for Aberdeen-Angus

A rare opportunity has been presented that will see Aberdeen-Angus cattle return to graze at the breed’s ancestral birthplace.

An acre of land has been made available for grazing by Keillor Farms, in celebration of former farm owner Hugh Watson, a key instigator behind the genetics and bloodlines of the Angus breed alongside William McCombie of Tillyfour and Sir George MacphersonGrant of Ballinadalloch.

“It’s a rare opportunity for a breeder or enthusiast to add to the provenance of their herd,” said Paul McLean, who acts as operating partner for JA McLean and Co, of Keillor Farms at Kettins.

“Initially we have one acre of securely fenced, watered grazing available,” he said.

Mr McLean said the initial grazing has been put in place with a view to increasing the future grass acreage of the arable unit, with new grass being sown this year.

“We want to bring Aberdeen-Angus cattle back to their home at Keillor and we are looking for a partner to help make that happen,” said Mr McLean.

“We’d love to hear from AberdeenAngus breeders who can see the unique opportunity in grazing their cattle at their Angus ancestral home.”

Interested parties can contact Mr McLean by email at paul@keillorfarm.com to gain further details.

A painting that hangs in the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Pedigree House in Perth. It depicts two of Thomas Smith’s champion cows against a backdrop of Powrie farmhouse and the ruins of Powrie Castle.