Ramsay was born the second son of Admiral Sir
Bertram Ramsay. Educated at
Eton College and the
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he saw operational service as a squadron commander in
Northern Ireland during
The Troubles and went on to be commanding officer of the
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. After that he became Commander of 12th Armoured Brigade in Osnabruck in 1980, Deputy Director of Military Operations in 1983 and General Officer Commanding
Eastern District in 1984. His last appointment was as Director of the Territorial Army and Organisation at the
Ministry of Defence in 1987 before retiring in 1989. He was Honorary Colonel of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from 1992 to 1998. He was a member of the
Queen's Body Guard for Scotland. == References ==