The evaluation excavation had the main purpose of establishing the presence and character of any archaeological remains surviving on the site. The following areas of the Bastle were to be investigated: Floors. It was proposed to investigate the floors in key locations to determine what remains of the original floor surfaces, confirming levels and informing future decisions on conservation and restoration. In particular, it was to be ascertained whether any of the original floor surfaces remain and, if so, in what condition. (Upper floor, Trenches A-E, all approximately 1x1m, Lower floor, Trenches F1, F2, G,H, all 1x1m except G which measured 2x1m). External Levels. It was proposed to investigate several key and representative areas through strip trenches arranged orthogonal to the building in order to determine the level of overburden, whether any floor surfaces survive and if any other features lie hidden around the outside of the bastle, notably remains of the attached building on the south side. (Trenches I-O, generally measuring 1.2x5m, with Trench I measuring 12m long, and Trench O also continuing into the newel stair area). Newel Stair. It was proposed to evaluate this area by removing overburden to the level of solid masonry and/or floors, thereby deriving evidence regarding the structural composition and phasing of the stair and form of the outer wall, as well as how the stair was accessed. (Trench O, which covered the area of the stair itself and an adjacent area outside). Former structure on south wall. It was proposed to explore the footings of the structure to see how far they extended to the south, and to find any evidence of what form the building took, the state of its floors and possible functional indications. (Trenches I-J as mentioned above). The evaluation took place during September 2022, its aims being to identify and determine the character of any remains uncovered during groundworks on the site, and to make an appropriate record of such finds by photographic and other means. The external trenches were opened by mechanical excavator using a toothless ditching bucket. All excavations were closely monitored by a suitably trained and experienced archaeologist from The Archaeological Practice Ltd. Following this, all subsequent excavation was undertaken by hand. All of the internal trenches were excavated by hand. Owing to the substantial amount of undergrowth, loose rubble and other overburden found to exist on the first floor of the...