Principal Iver Martin’s first degree was a BSc in Electronic Engineering after studying at Robert Gordon’s University in Aberdeen. He then spent 12 years in the microelectronics industry as a process engineer and consultant before returning to study at Edinburgh Theological Seminary in preparation for Free Church ministry. 

Iver spent 20 years in pastoral ministry in Aberdeen and Stornoway before being appointed as Principal of Edinburgh Theological Seminary in 2015 where he also lectures in Church History. In addition to his undergraduate qualifications, he has a Master of Theology degree from Glasgow University.