Gary Ralston

Gary Ralston is an experienced media professional with a diverse background in communications and journalism. Currently serving as Senior Media Officer at Stirling Council since December 2022, Ralston previously held the position of Senior Media Manager at the Rural Affairs and Scottish Government from February 2021 to April 2023, focusing on social justice, housing, and local government. Ralston's career includes over 16 years at Reach plc as a Senior Journalist, where responsibilities encompassed delivering content across various platforms, with a strong emphasis on sports journalism during major events like the Olympics and World Cups. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Communications for Scottish Claymores Ltd, managing public relations for the NFL Europe League team, and working as a news and features journalist at Trinity Mirror. Ralston holds a BA (Hons) in Film and Media Studies from the University of Stirling, obtained in 1991.