Highland cow experience in Scotland
Get up close with highland cows near Jedburgh (Find us here)
Open 7 days a week: April - October
Get the chance to get up close and personal with one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved creatures – the Highland cow.
Our Highland cows are naturally inquisitive and used to visitors, making them the perfect animals for you to meet – whatever your age.
If you’re looking for a unique day out, celebrating a special occasion, or want a fun and educational experience, a visit to see the Highland cows at the farm is just the thing.
Staying in Edinburgh or Newcastle? You’re only an hour away from meeting our Highland cows in person.
A highland cow experience here in Scotland
Our unique visitor attraction offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved creatures – the Highland cow.
Meet our Highland Cows
The Highland Cow Experience
Enjoy a scenic trailer ride through the hills before meeting our friendly fold up close. Take photos and enjoy the views during this one-hour guided experience.
Afterwards, explore the farm at your own pace, stroll through the visitor paddocks, and unwind with a tea, coffee, or ice cream. Toilets and handwashing facilities are available. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booking.
£21.20 per child or £31.80 per adult
The Highland Way - On Foot
It’s a brilliant way to see these majestic animals up close.
Your ticket also includes full access to the rest of the farm, where you can meet goats, chickens, sheep and pigs, plus you’ll get a bag of animal food and a map to guide you.
Picnics are welcome, and tea, coffee, and ice creams are available to buy.
Available from 20th April 2025.
£8 per child or £13 per adult
BBQ & Coo - An Ultimate Date Night
Enjoy a relaxed evening with stunning views, delicious BBQ food, and a chance to meet our friendly Highland cows. You’ll start with a guided visit to the cows, then head off with your map to your own private date night pitch.
There, you’ll light your own fire, cook up tasty local produce, and unwind beside the flames. With limited dates available, early booking is a must – don’t miss out!
£127.20 per couple
Important information for your farm visit
Directions
Jacksons at Jedburgh, Kersheugh, TD86QT (Google Maps)
Facilities
Toilets, baby changing, picnic areas, café (tea, coffee, ice cream)
Accessibility
We have accessible toilets at the farm.
Parking
Our car park is close to the entrance of our farm.
Walk-in / Bookings
Walk-ins welcome, pre-booking recommended during busy periods
What's included in your farm visit?
Meet the Animals
Get up close with our Highland cows, sheep, pigs, and more.
Animal feeding
Animal food is included with all tickets.
Farm Play Area
Let the little ones enjoy farm-themed outdoor play.
Farm Walk
Explore the beauty of the Scottish countryside on our farm walk.
Seasonal Activities
Depending on the time of year, you might see lambing, calving or harvest!
Buy fresh produce
Buy freshly laid eggs.
About your hosts
Fenwick and Jas reckon that outdoor, unhindered play is definitely the best. Well, second to actually putting the kids to use on the farm that is! That’s why the play area at Jacksons at Jedburgh is down to earth, imaginative and rustic.
Our animals at the farm in the Scottish Borders
Highland Cows
A small fold of these ancient and iconic cows live on the farm. They’re a majestic animal which fares well in the varied Scottish weather.
Sheep
A variety of breeds of sheep graze at the farm. You’ll find out all about them when you visit.
Goats
whether they’re nibbling on everything in sight, or playfully head butting each other, goats have a way of keeping us entertained and on our toes.
Salers
The main breed of cows on the farm used for producing high quality breeding stock and beef production.
Pigs
Pigs are intelligent animals and the Jackson family enjoy rearing a small number of pigs on the farm.
Poultry
The Jacksons keep both chickens and ducks on the farm. Providing them with fresh eggs for baking and the ever favourite Sunday roast accompaniment - Yorkshire puddings!
Book your Highland Cow Experience
The Highland Cow Experience
Enjoy a scenic trailer ride through the hills before meeting our friendly fold up close. Take photos and enjoy the views during this one-hour guided experience.
Afterwards, explore the farm at your own pace, stroll through the visitor paddocks, and unwind with a tea, coffee, or ice cream. Toilets and handwashing facilities are available. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booking.
£21.20 per child or £31.80 per adult
The Highland Way - On Foot
It’s a brilliant way to see these majestic animals up close.
Your ticket also includes full access to the rest of the farm, where you can meet goats, chickens, sheep and pigs, plus you’ll get a bag of animal food and a map to guide you.
Picnics are welcome, and tea, coffee, and ice creams are available to buy.
Available from 20th April 2025.
£8 per child or £13 per adult
BBQ & Coo - An Ultimate Date Night
Enjoy a relaxed evening with stunning views, delicious BBQ food, and a chance to meet our friendly Highland cows. You’ll start with a guided visit to the cows, then head off with your map to your own private date night pitch.
There, you’ll light your own fire, cook up tasty local produce, and unwind beside the flames. With limited dates available, early booking is a must – don’t miss out!
£127.20 per couple
