Angus: renowned for its marbling and maternal abilities
Tell us more about the origin of the Angus breed.
The Angus cattle breed developed more than 200 years ago out of two black polled strains known as ‘humlies’ and ‘doddies’ in the neighbouring counties of Aberdeenshire and Angusshire in North-East Scotland.
Following the union of England and Scotland in 1707, many northern farmers exported surplus cattle to England graziers, which led to the demand of what has become known as Prime Scots beef in London.
In 1795, the price of grain soared because of the French Revolution and further drove up the demand
