A small team of salvage experts has been lowered onto the stranded oil rig in the Western Isles.

The rig ran aground on the west coast of Lewis during a storm on Monday.

A more detailed investigation is planned for Wednesday but the UK government has said the work may take some time.

Sightseers have been warned to stay away from the scene of the grounding at Dalmore beach.

The rig has 280 tonnes of diesel oil onboard and Stornoway Coastguard has blocked access to the area.