Ramsey, Isle of Man
Ramsey
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Ramsey Quayside and fishing boats | |
Location within the Isle of Man | |
| Population | 8,288 (2021 census) |
| OS grid reference | SC449943 |
| • Douglas | 15 miles (24 km) |
| Parish | Ramsey |
| Sheading | Ayre |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
| Postcode district | IM8 |
| Dialling code | +44 (0) 1624 / +44 (0) 7624 |
| Police | Isle of Man |
| Fire | Isle of Man |
| Ambulance | Isle of Man |
| House of Keys | Ramsey Town |
Ramsey (Manx: Rhumsaa) is a coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. In 2024 it became the largest town on the Island after Douglas was granted city status. Ramsey's population is 8,288 according to the 2021 Census. It has one of the biggest harbours on the Island, and has a prominent semi-derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier (currently under restoration). It was formerly one of the main points of communication with Scotland. Ramsey has also been a route for several invasions by the Vikings and Scots.
Ramsey is also known as "Royal Ramsey" due to royal visits by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1847 and by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.