Investigation following a pollution incident and dead fish on the Burn of Carron, near Aberlour
Date published: 16 April 2026
SEPA are investigating a pollution incident resulting in dead fish on the Burn of Carron, near Aberlour.
We received a report of white discolouration in the water on the afternoon of Tuesday 14th April. On attending, our officers confirmed the impact to the water and detected a turpentine-like odour. Impacts to the burn appeared to be localised at the time, and initial investigations traced the pollution back to a layby on the A95.
We received a further report of white discolouration and more significant impacts in the evening from the Spey Fishery Board, including a number of dead fish. The Spey Fishery Board tracked the source back to the same layby.
Officers attended the layby this morning (Wednesday 15th April) and confirmed the water in the burn is now running clear.
As our investigation continues, SEPA officers remain in the area. We would urge anyone who has information relating to this pollution incident to contact us immediately on 0800 80 70 60 or online at www.sepa.org.uk/report.