The remains of a fortified settlement site dating from the Iron Age. The monument is situated in a commanding position on hill some 80 metres above sea level. Although there are numerous Brochs surviving in Scotland, their purpose  is uncertain. They could be defensive structures or symbols of prestige and power, intended to demonstrate the wealth of the local chieftain.

The Isle of Raasay, one of the smaller Inner Hebridean Islands, is sandwiched between the Isle of Skye and mainland Scotland. It has a population of around 160 residents.