Caisteal na Coille stands within an almost level grassy platform on the summit of a small hill that drops vertically into the valley of the Black Water, the northern tributary of the River Brora. The broch is constructed from rectangular sandstone slabs rising to at least a dozen courses at the entrance and twenty or more on its eastern side. By contrast, on the western flank which falls precipitously down to the river, there is little sign of the broch wall. Possibly it has simply collapsed over the cliff edge.
The entrance is capped by a massive, roughly triangular lintel and leads to a passage almost four metres long. To the east of the entrance lies a large guard cell, now uncapped, and the rampart beyond it shows indications of an intramural gallery. A striking feature of the internal walls of Caisteal na Coille is the number of cupboard recesses on display.
Further information relating to this structure can be viewed on the Canmore website.
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