Mystery container found on beach

Experts are trying to identify a huge metal container that has been washed up on a beach in the Western Isles of Scotland.

The tank, which is 27m high, has no markings and is thought to have fallen from a ship before being washed up on the west of Benbecula.



It was discovered by a dog walker on Poll Na Crann beach - known locally as Stinky Bay - near Griminish.

Alasdair MacEachen, assistant director of environmental services at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said: "It would be standing almost 30m tall and really looks pretty much like a silo. I think it's a bulk storage tank of some sort, possibly for storing some liquids."



It looks as though Mr MacEachen is right.