Rig is tugged away

THE rig which ran aground on a west Lewis beach two weeks ago has begun to be towed round the island by two tugs.

The Transocean Winner drilling rig was refloated at high tide in Dalmore Bay, near Carloway, at 10.04pm on Monday. The tugs are taking the 17,000-tonne structure to Broad Bay, on the east side of the island, where experts will assess the damage.