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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Scotsman
Family pay tribute to 'beloved' husband and son who died in fatal ambulance crash
Police have named the 36-year-old as Alistair J Stewart Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Tributes have been paid to a 36-year-old man who died following a collision with an ambulance on the A98 near Buckie. Alistair J Stewart, a welder from Ardersier, was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday after police were called at around 6.50am to a collision involving a blue Renault Megane and an Ambulance on the A98 at Arradoul. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad His family released the following statement: 'He was a welder at Forsyths Buckie, he was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. 'He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder. 'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and Grandad to baby Finn. He was a loving husband. 'Alistair was a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier. He is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack, he'll be sorely missed by us all.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alistair J Stewart was a welder at Forsyths Buckie | Police Scotland Two male paramedics and a male patient from the ambulance were also taken to hospital for treatment, however none of their injuries are thought to be serious. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.'
STV News
4 days ago
- STV News
'Loving step-dad and grandad' killed in crash between ambulance and car
Tributes have been paid to a 'loving step-dad and husband' who died in a crash on the A98 near Buckie. Alistair J Stewart, from Ardersier, died following a crash at Arradoul at around 6.50am on Monday. The incident involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. Emergency services attended, and the 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Stewart's family has paid tribute in a statement released via Police Scotland saying: 'He was a welder at Forsyths Buckie, he was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder. 'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and Grandad to baby Finn. 'He was a loving husband. Alistair was a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier. He is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack, he'll be sorely missed by us all'. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment. Officers said none of their injuries are thought to be serious. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. Jasper Image The incident involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. Jasper Image Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage, which could assist, to get in touch. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of August 11, 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Press and Journal
4 days ago
- Press and Journal
Family pays tribute to loving husband and grandad who died in A98 Buckie crash
A man who died in a crash on the A98 near Buckie has been named as 36-year-old Alistair J Stewart from Ardersier. The crash took place about 6.50am on Monday August 11 and involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. Emergency services attended and 36-year-old Mr Stewart was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have released a statement saying he will be 'sorely missed'. It reads: 'Alastair was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. 'He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder and worked at Forsyths Buckie. 'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and grandad to baby Finn. 'He was a loving husband and a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier. 'Alastair is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack. 'He'll be sorely missed by us all' Alistair's wife Mikaela launched a GoFundMe in the aftermath of his death. She said honoured her 'wonderful husband' who had left behind a heartbroken young family including his 5-week-old grandson Finn. More than £7,000 has already been raised in just a few hours, the funds going towards supporting Alistair's family. Mikaela wrote: 'We as a family would love to give Alistair the best celebration of life as he sure deserves as he was the most kind hearted & loved man to walk this earth. 'If you can help with anything no matter how big or small we would be so eternally grateful. No one should have you loose their loved one so tragically.' Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment following the crash. None of their injuries are thought to be serious. Police are continuing to investigate what happened. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our inquiries are ongoing. 'I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with information can contact police on 101.
STV News
4 days ago
- STV News
Tributes to 'loving step-dad and grandad' who died in A98 crash
Tributes have been paid to a 'loving step-dad and husband' who died in a crash on the A98 near Buckie. Alistair J Stewart, from Ardersier, died following a crash at Arradoul at around 6.50am on Monday. The incident involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. Emergency services attended, and the 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Stewart's family has paid tribute in a statement released via Police Scotland saying: 'He was a welder at Forsyths Buckie, he was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder. 'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and Grandad to baby Finn. 'He was a loving husband. Alistair was a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier. He is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack, he'll be sorely missed by us all'. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were taken to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital for treatment. Officers said none of their injuries are thought to be serious. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. Jasper Image The incident involved a blue Renault Megane and an ambulance. Jasper Image Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage, which could assist, to get in touch. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of August 11, 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tributes paid to ‘lovely' man, 36, who died in crash with ambulance on Scots road
His heartbroken wife paid tribute in an emotional post on social media 'SORELY MISSED' Tributes paid to 'lovely' man, 36, who died in crash with ambulance on Scots road Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN who died after a horror crash involving a car and an ambulance has been named by police. Alistair J Stewart, 36, tragically passed away after the fatal collision on the A98 yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Alistair J Stewart tragically died after a car collided with an ambulance Credit: FACEBOOK 4 Emergency crews raced to the A98 yesterday morning Credit: © 4 Tributes have poured in for the 'much-loved husband' Credit: POLICE SCOTLAND Emergency services raced to the scene at Arradoul, near Buckie, early in the morning. The alarm was raised at around 6.50am after police received reports of the horror crash. Alistair, from Arradoul, was driving a blue Renault Megane when it collided when it was involved in a collision with the ambulance. Mercy crews rushed to Alistair's aid, but tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were rushed to Dr Gray's Hospital and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital. Luckily, none of their injuries is thought to be serious. Cops locked down the road all day yesterday to allow collision investigators to conduct enquiries at the scene. A photo of Alistair has been released by police today as a probe into his death continues. In a statement through Police Scotland, his heartbroken loved ones described him as being a "much loved" member of the family who will "be sorely missed by us all'. They said: "He was a welder at Forsyths Buckie, he was born in Inverness in November 1988 and then brought up in Ardersier and attended Culloden Academy. Huge fire breaks out at world-famous Scots landmark "He attended Global Highland Skills Academy to be trained as a welder. 'He married Mikaela in July 2022 following an 11-year relationship and became a stepdad to Grace and Leon and Grandad to baby Finn. "He was a loving husband. Alistair was a beloved son to Grace and Neil Stewart, of Ardersier. "He is a much loved brother to Mhairi and Alan, and caring uncle to Rhys, Eryn, Owen and Jack, he'll be sorely missed by us all'. Tributes have poured in for the "lovely" man, with many flocking to social media after hearing the news. His devastated wife, Mikaela, posted a photo with Alan on Facebook and wrote: "Forever & Always Mr S... I love you". Others have also flocked to social media to share their respects. One person said: "I am so sorry to hear this sad news, Ali was a lovely guy... Thinking of his wife and kids and family". Another added: "It's heartbreaking, what a big gent". Someone else posted: "Thinking of this poor man's family at this horrendously sad time and sending hugs". A fourth commented: "So gutted for you Mikaela, he was such a nice guy, thinking of you and the kids". Officers have added that enquiries into the incident are ongoing and they are appealing for anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Sergeant Dave Cooper from the Road Policing Unit, Elgin, said: 'Our thoughts are with Alistair's family and friends at this difficult time. 'Our enquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or the vehicles prior to the crash and who hasn't already spoken to officers to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage which could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0516 of 11 August, 2025.
