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.

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.”