mˈɑːɹtɪn wʌz ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪɾᵻd æt plˈɪməθ kˈɑːlɪdʒ ænd ˈælən ɡlˈɛnz skˈuːl, ɐ skˈuːl ɪn ɡlˈæzɡoʊ nˈoʊɾᵻd fɔːɹ ɪts kəmˈɪtmənt tə ðə tˈiːtʃɪŋ ʌv sˈaɪəns.
Martyn was educated at Plymouth College and Allan Glen's School, a school in Glasgow noted for its commitment to the teaching of science.