Bit of a random question...

**noodle** · 01-Aug-11, 11:21

Hi

I've looked all over the internet for the answer to this but I don't seem to be having much luck. I was wondering what the name of the rigs are that are in view when the A9 reaches Latheron?

Thanks for any help!

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**annemarie482** · 01-Aug-11, 11:38

The oil rigs you can see from this location are 12 miles out and sitting on the Smith Bank.

The oil field is called the Beatrice Field.

heres a link with some info

http://www.esru.strath.ac.uk/EandE/W...shore/beat.htm

**stekar** · 01-Aug-11, 14:28

Good question, always wondered that myself. Thanks annemarie482!

**theone** · 01-Aug-11, 16:22

Yes, as Annemarie has said they're the Beatrice Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. It's an old field but still producing a few thousand barrels a day.

You can also see the two wind turbines providing them with power on a clear day.

I'm not sure if it's still there, but the jack-up drilling rig that was there a month or so ago was the Northern Offshore "Energy Enhancer"