Black Middens Bastle is a substantial 16th century stone two storey fortified farmhouse, with only the roof and floor missing. Within the strong walls, farmers and reivers found security for their livestock on the ground floor and for their family above. The original gable door has been blocked and the two ground floor doors and the external stone steps to the living quarters above, are later additions. Nearby are the ruins of a 18th century cottage, which stands on the foundations of an other possible bastle house. Half a mile and a mile north-west are Shilla Hill and Bog Head Bastles.