A2T Ranch Genetic Architecture

Elite Sires for Breed Advancement

Explore our curated collection of Highland sires, featuring proven champion bloodlines and rare Scottish genetics. Our AI and ET program ensures superior progeny for your fold.

Unmatched Provenance

Royal Lineage Semen Lines used by A2T for Elite AI and ET Pairings

STR Armageddon (ET,D) 56854

We Tired Acres Joc (D) 41342

Murchadh Dubh of Mottistone (D) 65687

Cliadhamh Mor 2nd vomSunderberg (UK,D) 56762

Cliadhamh Mor 2nd
vomSunderberg 56762

According to European and UK herd records, Cliadhamh Mor of Balmoral served for two successful breeding seasons at Balmoral Castle. One of his many notable offspring is Cliadhamh Mor 3rd of Balmoral, who Became a major sire in mainland Europe, taking home 7 Grand & Reserve Champion banners across Germany between 2014 and 2018. Cliadhamh Mor 3rd of Balmoral sired Cliadhamh Mor 2nd vonSunderberg.

Semen with this mark is utilized by A2T for elite AI and ET pairing.

Rioghail of Balmoral (UK BAQ917599, AHCA 28597) was born in 1990 and bred by Queen Elizabeth II’s renowned Highland fold at Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His genetics represent classic Scottish Highland breeding and remain sought after for their Structural superiority and historic royal lineage. Rioghail sired WL Hail to the Queen (59947) and STR Armageddon (56854) and is the grandsire of We Tired Acres Joc (41342), extending the influence of the Balmoral bloodline through generations. More than a historic pedigree, Rioghail of Balmoral represents a direct genetic connection to one of the world’s most celebrated Highland folds and the breeding legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Rioghail of Balmoral - 7599 - (D) 28597

2020 NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Bull

A direct son of Rioghail of Balmoral, from Queen Elizabeth II’s Balmoral fold, STR Armageddon pairs historic royal genetics with a proven championship record and is known for producing consistent, docile, functional calves.

Show Highlights:

• 2018 Grand Champion Bull — Cornhusker State Classic & UP State Fair
• MAHA Reserve Champion
• 2019 MAHA Reserve Division Winner
• 2020 NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Champion Bull • Proven Sire • Balmoral Lineage

We Tired Acres Joc was an influential Highland sire known for his powerful structure, quality, and calm disposition. Winning championship Bull at both Farmingdale and Beaver Dam, Joc became a foundational sire for the We Tired Acres fold.

Through his sire, Summit Ranch Hail, Joc is a grandson of Rioghail of Balmoral, from Queen Elizabeth II’s renowned Balmoral fold. Registered red, Joc matured into a distinctive brindle, closely resembling his famous grandsire. His proven genetics remain valued for adding structure, temperament, and quality to Highland breeding programs.

2022 Oban Supreme Male Champion

Murchadh Dubh of Mottistone is a premier Scottish Highland bull representing elite European bloodlines and historic royal genetics. Crowned the 2022 Oban Supreme Male Champion, he brings exceptional power, structure, and breed character to our breeding program.

Sire: Coirneal 3rd of Balmoral (Black) — bred directly at Balmoral Castle and representing Queen Elizabeth II’s renowned Royal Balmoral breeding program. Through this paternal line, Murchadh brings rare black genetics, structural integrity, and authentic Balmoral heritage to our maternal lines.

Murchadh Dubh of Mottistone (D) 65687

Heritage Genetics

Classic & Rare Semen used by A2T for Elite AI and ET Pairings

Access hard-to-find genetics from legendary Scottish imports and influential breed architects.

Angus 8th of Dunvegan (UK, D) 49236

Finley Falls Duncan (D) 54601

Zeus of Swain’s TOG 13Z (D) 23225

Angus the 8th of Dunvegan (D) was a highly influential, Scottish-imported Highland bull known for his exceptional length, strong Scottish character, and adding valuable genetics, particularly through his son WL Genesis, who inherited his sire's traits for length, docility, and adding quality, structurally sound calves with good feet and legs, representing sought-after rare silver genetics

Finley Falls Duncan is a legendary, undefeated multi-national champion Highland Bull known for his exceptional genetics and show ring success. Duncan was shown in 10 shows across the country for 2 consecutive years and was in front of 9 different judges – he took Grand Champion every time, including 2017 and 2018 NWSS Grand Champion Bull! He is highly influential in breeding, passing along his deep body, strong legs, desired muscling, and his docile disposition. He is well known for produced top-performing offspring and his influence and bloodline are desired and recognized for producing functional, structurally correct cattle.

Scottish judge Ian Anderson described Zeus as:
"the most structurally correct bull he had ever seen."

Zeus of Swains (often registered as Zeus of Swains TOG 13Z, AHCA #23225) is a legendary figure in the Highland cattle world, widely regarded as one of the most structurally perfect bulls in the breed's history.

•1991 (as a yearling) Reserve Champion Bull – Northeast Highland Cattle Show
•1992 Reserve Champion Bull – Northeast Highland Cattle Show
•1992 Grand Champion Bull – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
•1993 Reserve Champion Bull – National Western Stock Show
•1994 Reserve Champion Bull – National Western Stock Show
•1995 Grand Champion Bull – National Western Stock Show
•1996 Get of Sire Champion – National Western Stock Show
•1997 Get of Sire Champion – National Western Stock Show
His offspring have also been very successful in the show ring.
•Anastasia of Mapleview – Reserve Grand Champion Female – NWSS
•Simba of Mapleview – Reserve Grand Champion Bull – NWSS
•Kizzie of Mapleview – Grand Champion Female – NWSS
•Zeus of Mapleview – Senior Champion Female – NWSS
•DH Artemis – Highland Roll Call of Excellence

Consistent Performance

Proven Sires

TC Murdach (AI,D) 67046

From the influential sire Sunset Rebel Yell and the impressive dam Ledyard’s Cardhu, comes the promising young sire TC Murdach. His list of show ring achievements are a testament to the cumulative decades of quality breeding behind him and his own potential to sire exceptional progeny. Here is a bull that is backed by maternal strength and combines correct skeletal structure with plenty of growth, beautiful breed character and an easy going disposition. He has a robust rib, big hip and great body balance, plus an extra dose of style and refinement that are certain to place his offspring as breed leaders in the show ring and the pasture.

WL Genesis is a notable silver Highland bull who is highly regarded for combining rare coat color genetics with commercial grass-fed performance, docility, and strong progeny traits. His semen is sought after in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Pedigree & Lineage:

Sire: Angus 8th of Dunvegan (a Scottish import known for exceptional length and classic Scottish character).

Dam: Black Watch Portia (an extensively shown, high-quality silver cow).

Physical Development & Performance:

Raised entirely on a grass-fed commercial beef operation rather than being show-fed, Genesis reached a mature weight of 1,850 to 1,950 lbs.

Temperament: Scores a top-ranking 1 on the docility scale, a calm temperament he reliably transmits to his offspring.

Calving Ease & Progeny:

Suitable for both heifers and cows, producing calves with light birth weights (low 60s for heifers, mid 60s for bulls).

Sweetbrier Epic Lad (D) 58042

Symbiosis Sir Titan (ET,PV,D) 59132

Sunset Limited Edition is one of the most influential bulls in both Canada and the US. He was twice grand champion bull at the Canadian National Show (2002, 2003). While he holds those specific back-to-back national titles under his own name, his legacy in the U.S. National Grand Champion ranks is cemented by his offspring. He holds a historic, unmatched record as the sire of the Grand Champion Bull at the 2010 National Shows in Australia, Canada, and the USA simultaneously—a feat no other Highland sire has ever achieved. His pedigree is packed with success from top to bottom bringing proven genetics that will enhance any fold.

Pedigree Results:
- Grand Dam Ebony-Lass of Sunset: twice Grand Champion female at the Canadian National Show (1999, 2002)
- Dam Sunset Eb's Harmony: Grand Champion female at the Canadian National Show (2000)

Limited Edition's progeny:

-Blackwatch Elvis: 2009 Gland Champion Bull at the USA National Show (NWSS)
-Sunset Rebel's Yell: 5 time Grand Champion bull who was undefeated in his division throughout a stellar three-year show history in Canada bosting 5 Grand Championship titles including Grand champion at the Canadian National Show (2005, 2007)
- Sunset Pina Colada: Grand Champion female at Canadian National Show (2006)
- Sunset TNT: Grand Champion bull at the Canadian National Show (2008)

TJH Big Chungus (D) 64352

WL Genesis (ET,PV,D) 59067

Sunset Limited Edition (CA,AI,D) 42794

BCH Nix (PV, D) 64532

ARR Dharma's Leoidas (D)56591

TC Murdach was the Reserve Grand Champion Highland Bull at the 2026 NWSS and sold for $50,000

State Fair & Regional Championships (TC Murdach)

· Overall Supreme Champion Beef & Supreme of Supremes – 2025 Michigan State Fair (won Grand Champion Highland Bull and went on to claim Supreme Champion Bull, Overall Supreme Champion Beef, and overall Supreme of Supremes over all livestock categories)

· Grand Champion Highland Bull – 2025 Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE)

· Grand Champion Bull (Open Show & Junior Show) – Southeast Highland Cattle Association

· Grand Champion Bull – Indiana State Fair

· Champion Highland Bull – York State Fair

LSR Orion (PV, D) 64532

National Titles (TC Murdach)

-Reserve Grand Champion Bull – 2026 National Western Stock Show (NWSS)
-Champion Senior Bull Calf – 2025 National Western Stock Show (NWSS)

Division & Regional Honors

-Reserve Champion Bull – Mid-Atlantic Highland Association
-Division Champion – Cornhusker State Highland Class
-Division/Class Winner – North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE)

· Show Honors – MAHA Spring Classic

He was primarily kept as an active private farm herd sire (owned by Mike and Kim Waldren of Bennett, Colorado). Rather than competing in the show ring, his primary role in the Highland community has been as a production sire—noted for passing on good structure, desirable bloodlines, and calm dispositions to his offspring. Double Muscling Gene negative. Registered White.

He was tested for the Double Muscling gene and it was Negative

Featuring classic silver-white genetics, this solid white Highland bull showcases exceptional structural balance—defined by a robust bone structure, a level topline, and deep depth of body. Carrying the prestigious lineage of his grandsire, Gusgurlach of Windrush, he consistently passes on superior conformation and draft to his herd. Proven in both frame and character, he is renowned for producing well-structured offspring that combine outstanding bodily composition with a calm, tractable temperament.

•Overview
LSR Orion (PV, D) is a striking white Highland bull celebrated for his exceptional background and impressive contributions to the breed. His bloodlines are highly esteemed in both the U.S. and Canada, consistently producing offspring known for their depth of body, rib shape, muscle expression, and quiet dispositions.

Genetic Improvement
Orion is renowned for enhancing the genetics of the cows he breeds. Notable improvements include better feet structure, superior fleshing ability, and a prominent Scottish appearance, making him a valuable asset in any breeding program.

Show Record and Lineage
With a remarkable track record in the show arena, LSR Orion boasts a lineage that speaks volumes. His sire, Schon Boden's Dylan, was the 2013 NCHCA Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull, while his grand-dam, Emily of Gordon's Fold, earned the title of Grand Champion Cow at the National Western Stock Show in 1993.

Offspring Achievements
Orion's offspring have demonstrated exceptional success:

•GLO Jade, his daughter, won the NCHCA Grand Champion Female title in 2022.

•Lazy Vista's Declan attained multiple Grand Championships and secured the 2024 National Grand Champion Market Steer title.

•Lazy Vista's Scarlett and Lilly both earned 3rd place at the 2024 National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Health and Genetic Testing
LSR Orion has been tested NT821 negative and is also negative for crop ear by pedigree, highlighting his genetic integrity. His desirable combination of attributes makes him an outstanding candidate to enhance the quality of any breeding program.

Sweetbrier Epic Lad offers a powerful combination of heritage genetics and exceptional structural consistency. He features an elite lineage that connects directly back to foundational Scottish champions. He is heavily linebred to Gusgurlach of Windrush, a legendary sire famous for producing deep blocks of champions in both Canada and the United States. This intentional, tight concentration of genetics makes Epic Lad incredibly predictable and consistent at passing down highly desirable physical traits to his calves.

His sire is Sunset Braveheart, a direct son of the highly decorated champion Sunset TNT. Tracing deeper into his paternal lineage, his bloodline flows through iconic breed legends, including: Sunset Limited Edition, Jock of Glengorm, and Gille Buidhe of Benmore

His dam is Sweetbrier Sonong, a direct daughter Gusgurlach of Windrush.

Epic Lad himself is celebrated primarily as a powerhouse foundation AI sire rather than an individual active circuit show bull. However, his entire family tree is packed with historic champions. Because of this deep genetic equity, he is heavily relied upon by modern breeders to clear out unpredictability and produce elite, show-quality calves with outstanding structural presence.

Epic Lad is fully tested N/N free for Myostatin nt821—the genetic mutation responsible for double-muscling.

Symbiosis Sir Titan is a striking yellow herd sire that beautifully bridges elite National Western Stock Show (NWSS) lineage. He is recognized across the industry for his exceptional structural footprint, showcasing a remarkably stout hip, broad stance, and an incredibly smooth, seamless phenotype from shoulder to flank. Titan embodies the modern Highland ideal, delivering explosive mass and muscle while maintaining classic breed style. Titan is a direct result of an elite embryo transfer (ET) mating that paired two of the most influential National Western Stock Show Grand Champions of the modern era:

The Sire Side: Sired by Karabin Farm's Tuffy, the 2007 NWSS Grand Champion Bull. Tuffy is renowned for stamping his calves with deep blocks of muscle, wide pinning, and exceptional temperaments.

The Dam Side: Out of Black Watch Jewel, the legendary 2009 NWSS Grand Champion Female. Jewel is highly prized for her flawless structural correctness, volume, and robust maternal traits.