The Highland Cattle Society SCIO

Constitutional objectives

The Charitable Purposes of the SCIO ('the Charitable Purposes') are: 3.1.1 To advance heritage and culture by preserving and safeguarding the Highland Cattle Breed and ensure its sustainable continuance as an important icon of rural Scotland's heritage. 3.1.2 To apply, assist and facilitate the advancement of science in all aspects of breeding management and husbandry of Highland Cattle. 3.1.3 To advance animal welfare by promoting and advancing the physical and mental wellbeing of Highland Cattle and the prevention of suffering and illness. 3.1.4 To advance environmental protection and improvement by promoting, advising on and facilitating the unique advantages of Highland Cattle in the preservation and conservation of the natural environment and its wildlife habitats and to furthering the cattle management in meeting the challenges of climate change. 3.1.5 To advance education by promoting, encouraging, and organising the development of individual skills, capabilities and understanding in all aspects of Highland Cattle management and breeding amongst stockmen, owners, breeders and the general public.