A new way to see the silvery Tay

A massive oil rig towers over the Firth of Tay while maintenance work is carried out - with locals flocking to get photos of the new addition to the skyline.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Sep 2010, 17:52 BST

Updated 3rd Sep 2010, 04:18 BST

The platform is among the tallest structures in the area, standing 170 metres, or more than 550ft high. Picture: Donald MacLeod