The Echo Observer

Updates can be found at the Bottom of the article Three vehicles were involved in the accident beginning at the turning onto the main road from Craigellachie.  The police, air ambulance and normal ambulances were called to the 3 car crash. Thankfully, airbags were deployed within the two cars that the fronts are severely damaged in. In the wake of the crash it is lucky that (the men directing traffic stated) that everyone was alright, though this does not exclude the possibility of someone being hurt.  Traffic was backed up from Craigellachie all the way into Aberlour, and was on the verge of 2 miles an hour at a few brief intervals of movement. This picture was taken outside of Aberlour, just after the small road that many locals use to by-pass Craigellachie. This is the picture of the third car which sustained damage to the front right of the car. More information will be posted once it is available. Congestion in the road has eased considerab...

Is this down to careless managers or carefree drivers? With prices on the rise, how can the bus station justify the tardiness of their vehicles? The people needing or relying on the transport available, arriving only to find delay or cancellation impeach ingredients work or adjoining services. Although only mentioned recently the buses have been in a down spiral for months going on years. From missing people out when late and not stopping to not turning up at all. On countless occasions, the bus has failed to pull through. You hurry for a bus and what do you get? Sore legs standing and waiting. With many people relying on their services why is there no emphasis on their schedules to be on time? With all the rage it is not always there fault. Many times when on the buses with the baggage areas below and the steps, it can take them up to 25 minutes to help a wheelchaired passenger on. Perhaps they are out of practice or perhaps it is the old machinery installed in the bus. ...