The Guardian | Oil rig towed off rocks in Outer Hebrides The Guardian File photo dated 09/08/16 of the Transocean Winner drilling rig, as final preparations are being made to refloat a 17,000-tonne oil rig which ran aground in rough seas in the Outer Hebrides. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Monday August 22, 2016. Final preparations underway to refloat oil rig aground on Isle of Lewis Grounded oil rig towed free from rocks in Western Isles Stricken oil platform is towed from Western Isles beach |