Peak district Online Issue 04

PEAK DISTRICT ONLINE MAGAZINE Cute, Furry - Highland Cattle in the Peaks Latest Competition Photos of the Season

Welcome

Welcome to the latest edition of Peak District Online magazine. Christmas a our holiday accommodation owners all getting ready for spring. The Peak D and has never looked more beautiful we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think, although coming into t

This edition focuses on one of the wooly wonders roaming free in our pa directors stunning photographs to bring them alive, Steve Wake and Village know about this gorgeous gentle creature often seen munching between th of the White.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also got another exciting photograph competition for you, our reade cushion entitled Chatsworth in the Mist. Taken one misty morning by Villag

and the New Year seem months ago now, and we’ve been very busy with District has been transformed this week into were very wintry wonderland the office has been a bit of a struggle some days.

art of the world, the gorgeous teddy bear like Highland cattle. Using the er Jim, we’ve lots to tell you about them too - things you might or might not he heather on the Moors of the Dark Peak and amongst the lush pastures

ers. This month’s prize is a Chatsworth Lover’s Dream - a beautifully soft ger Jim, it captures the beauty and timeless history of this amazing home.

The Highland Cattle

The Highland breed of cattle has been spotted in and around the Peak District for many years now and it is one of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest, most distinctive, best known breeds. Photographed as much as the latest supermodel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always with a smile on the face of the serious professional, when a Highlander is having its portrait captured on camera. It is also a breed which has been immortalised on canvas many times over, among several Peak District artists. So photogenic, with its long thick flowing coat of rich hair and the majestic sweeping horns, who are we to disagree with the artistes who bring these gorgeous creatures to live with their art. They are certainly a wonderful muse.

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ever failing to summon up the cute factor in even the sternest tourist, the tiny teddy bear like babies melt a cold heart even the most freezing of days! So full of character, seemingly gentle, they never fail to delight.

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ighland cattle have remained largely unchanged over the centuries, found in abundance not only in its homeland and western Scotland, but also in many far-flung parts of the world. The breed has a very long and distinguished ancestry and written records go back to the 18th century. The Highland Cattle Herd book was first published in 1885 and shows a list pedigrees even way back then.

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he pure Highland cow has a very unique attributes and makes her the first choice for the production of commercial hill cows. These can be sired by many different breeds of bull, mainly beef shorthorn bulls are used but recently there have been excellent results obtained using Continental sires. The breed is exceptionally hardy with a natural and unique ability to convert poor grazing efficiently and many Highland cows continue to breed to ages in excess of 18 years, having borne up to 15 calves. They are also really great mothers, very affectionate and very loving.

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rom the hillsides of the White and Dark peak, the versatility of the Highlander is exported to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, as well as Finland, Germany, Austria, and South America. Highland cattle can be found foraging 10,000 feet up in the Andes.

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t is on the vast areas of poor mountain land and moors, with high annual rainfall and bitter winds, that help Highland cattle thrive and breed when no other cattle exist. Perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen them roaming free on the tops of Curbar Edge, for example? A place of great beauty, but one with bitterly cold wintry weather from time to time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning to see these almost prehistoric looking woolly mammoths in the wild. They are a sight for very sore eyes

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ine in our Longstone restaurant where you will be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco followed by a wonderful three course meal with romantic sharing platter to start.

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inner will be served by candlelight and if your feeling really romantic why not treat yourself to one of the many paintings adorning the walls of the restaurant from our local artists.

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our romantic evening is ÂŁ29.95 per person. Booking is essential, this is a great opportunity for partners to show each other how much they really care, our team of attentive staff will assist in looking after your every needs.

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lease contact us on 01629 640250 to reserve your table.

The Monsal Head Hotel Monsal Head, Nr Bakewell Derbyshire, DE45 1NL

http://www.monsalhead.com

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his months prize is Chatsworth lovers dream, a beautifully soft photographic cushion entitled Chatsworth in the Mist. Taken one misty morning by Villager Jim it captures the beauty and timeless history of this amazing home.

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he winner will also receive the same image on a pack of 4 greetings cards! Total prize value is ÂŁ50.00! Enter right now for your chance to win!

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