Robin Ramsay (editor)

Robin Ramsay (born 1948) is a Scottish author, and co-founder and editor of the magazine, "Lobster". Ramsay writes about politics and conspiracy theories. His books have been published by HarperCollins and Pocket Essentials. His writings have resulted in him receiving death threats from the fascist group Combat 18.
The eldest child of a food chemist, Ramsay was born in Edinburgh in 1948. He studied at Stirling University but left after a term and moved to London. He later took a degree at Hull University. During his time at Hull, he became interested in the John F. Kennedy assassination.
While investigating the case Ramsay met fellow Kennedy assassination enthusiast Stephen Dorril. Together they started a magazine about parapolitics. "Lobster" first appeared in September 1983 as a 24-page A5 magazine. Ramsay also draws on his research and writes a regular monthly column in the "Fortean Times".
Conspiracy theories.
Although Ramsay's magazine Lobster includes articles on conspiracy theories, and he has written a book on the subject, Gareth Mclean writing "The Scotsman" newspaper, says that Ramsay "hates conspiracy theories", quoting him as saying "The term 'conspiracy theory' is used by various intellectual establishments to dismiss people like me. It's irritating but there's nothing you can do about it."
Personal.
Ramsay is the eldest child of a food chemist father and housewife mother.
"Guardian" journalist Robert McCrum describes Ramsay as "an extrovert, fast-talking Scot with jack-of-all-trades experience in alternative journalism, jazz music and the theatre".
In July 1988, Ramsay made an extended appearance on the Channel 4 discussion programme "After Dark", alongside Merlyn Rees, H. Montgomery Hyde and others.