Edmunds worked at Drakemire Dairy Ltd, the family business, between 1982 and 2000, alongside his brother John and brother-in-law Kevin Connelly, eventually becoming the managing director.

[1] Edmunds co-founded the World's Strongest Man competition in 1977 with David P. Webster and acted as the contest's referee, helping to televise strength sports as entertainment for audiences.

[9] Edmunds has written three books: The Warrior Breed, The World's Greatest Tosser, and Giants and Legends.

His father, born John Morris, was part of a group of Scottish nationalists who plotted to steal the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey.

Edmunds' paternal grandfather, also called John Morris, fought for money in fairground booths.

[1] Gregor Edmunds, his son by Moira, is a strength sports competitor, former Scotland's Strongest Man and Highland Games champion.