From our Tartan Tableaus series, showcasing select symbols of Scotland overlaid on an uncommonly customisable tartan backdrop, The Coo is of course our interpretation of the world-famous highland cow, a breed of rustic cattle known for its long, wide horns and wonderfully woolly, unkempt-looking coat.
Being of Scottish origin, the highland cow is “almost as cold-tolerant as the arctic-dwelling reindeer” who pull Santa’s sleigh, but – rather like Scottish people – it doesn’t have a clue where to put itself when it’s warm. Happily for these cattle, if not for us humans, that’s a rare occasion indeed in Scotland.
The not-so-good news is the species’ conservation status: with the number of registered breeding highland cows in the country having almost halved since 2012, dropping to a population of approximately 3000, these iconic creatures are today considered endangered or at-risk.
Formats / Options
The Coo is square in its orientation, available in both medium and large sizes, and with a variety of colour schemes applied to the four layers of sustainably-sourced and hand-dyed birch ply that make up the tartan backdrop and support the centrepiece, which is comprised of walnut, bubinga and birch.
The medium size measures 235mm wide by 235mm high, with a depth of approximately 15mm across its five total layers. Colour schemes available include Spirit of Scotland, MacLeod of Lewis and Simple Stewart.
An optional protective plate made of clear 3mm acrylic can be affixed to the front of the piece with several beautiful brass screws, the better to prevent dust ingress and accidental damage.
Other
Please note that the pictures illustrating this listing are of a single specimen of The Coo, and while we take measures to ensure consistency from one run to another, you can expect your item to feature some slight variance. But that, in no small part, is what makes these pieces so special: the uniqueness of the natural wood grain and the consequential intensity of the stains and dyes we apply means that every completed piece we produce truly is one-of-a-kind.
Plans are available in the shop if you’d prefer to make your own version of The Coo. You may also be interested in our other Tartan Tableaus, such The Thistle and The Stag, as well as our wide range of Wid Tartans.
From our Tartan Tableaus series, showcasing select symbols of Scotland overlaid on an uncommonly customisable tartan backdrop, The Coo is of course our interpretation of the world-famous highland cow, a breed of rustic cattle known for its long, wide horns and wonderfully woolly, unkempt-looking coat.
Being of Scottish origin, the highland cow is “almost as cold-tolerant as the arctic-dwelling reindeer” who pull Santa’s sleigh, but – rather like Scottish people – it doesn’t have a clue where to put itself when it’s warm. Happily for these cattle, if not for us humans, that’s a rare occasion indeed in Scotland.
The not-so-good news is the species’ conservation status: with the number of registered breeding highland cows in the country having almost halved since 2012, dropping to a population of approximately 3000, these iconic creatures are today considered endangered or at-risk.
Formats / Options
The Coo is square in its orientation, available in both medium and large sizes, and with a variety of colour schemes applied to the four layers of sustainably-sourced and hand-dyed birch ply that make up the tartan backdrop and support the centrepiece, which is comprised of walnut, bubinga and birch.
The medium size measures 235mm wide by 235mm high, with a depth of approximately 15mm across its five total layers. Colour schemes available include Spirit of Scotland, MacLeod of Lewis and Simple Stewart.
An optional protective plate made of clear 3mm acrylic can be affixed to the front of the piece with several beautiful brass screws, the better to prevent dust ingress and accidental damage.
Other
Please note that the pictures illustrating this listing are of a single specimen of The Coo, and while we take measures to ensure consistency from one run to another, you can expect your item to feature some slight variance. But that, in no small part, is what makes these pieces so special: the uniqueness of the natural wood grain and the consequential intensity of the stains and dyes we apply means that every completed piece we produce truly is one-of-a-kind.
Plans are available in the shop if you’d prefer to make your own version of The Coo. You may also be interested in our other Tartan Tableaus, such The Thistle and The Stag, as well as our wide range of Wid Tartans.
