Meet the family behind Casilia Ranch
We’re David and Laura. Together with our four boys and a big, hands-on extended family, we raise micro-miniature cattle in the Scottish Highlands.
How it all began: the Casilia Ranch story
Like any good romance, ours started as a classic love story... well, okay, maybe it didn’t start out that way, but it turned into one, so close enough, right?
David and I (Laura) originally crossed paths during an agricultural workshop pilot I was running aimed at smallholders and livestock keepers here in the UK. At the end of the final session, there was a rather memorable, earth-shattering hug, and we tacitly agreed that keeping in touch was a must.
Since my own background wasn’t rooted in commercial cattle farming—limited mostly to a disastrous childhood summer spent on a relative’s farm, where I was promptly chased by an ill-tempered bull and stepped right into fresh cow dung wearing transparent jelly shoes (yes, I know, I am seriously dating myself here)—I naturally started leaning on David for expert advice, industry connections, and guidance on how to navigate the eccentricities of British livestock breeding.
Growing together on the smallholding
Fast forward a bit, and our friendly catch-ups evolved into something much deeper. We drifted into an unofficial “un-relationship” that quickly made us realise we genuinely didn’t want to face life apart. So, we rolled up our sleeves and map-planned how to successfully merge our lives, our properties, and our households—blending my two bustling town-born boys with his two rugged, countryside-raised lads onto the acres of Casilia Ranch.
What started as a quiet dream for two people has since blossomed into something far greater.
Today, Casilia Ranch is a true family movement. Our entire bloodlines are wrapped up in it, right down to our brothers, sisters, and extended family members pitching in to help manage our micro-miniature herds, build shelters, and welcome visitors to the pasture.
Come and meet the herd
We’d love to hear from you
Visits to the farm in Ross-shire are by appointment. Call us on 07478 036567 or send us a message.