Martin Lyon:
I was born at Simpsons, Edinburgh in February of 1986 to Martin & Sheena. I grew up in Penicuik & have lived here for 35 of my 39 years. I am fourth generation Penicuik & I have a sister, Natasha and my special wee hairy boy, my dog Troy.
I attended Cuiken Primary school followed by Penicuik High School & went on to complete an apprenticeship in Plumbing & Mechanical Engineering whilst also attending Jewel and Esk Valley College.
I have worked for two national companies including Scottish Gas & I have run my own business, Martin Lyon Plumbing Heating Gas, since 2009. I briefly moved to Rosewell for four years in 2017 & returned home to Penicuik in 2020.
My business takes up a lot of my time but outwith work I enjoy spending time with my boy Troy, going to the gym, hiking, cycling & spending time with friends
My Nana and Papa, Martin and Margaret have been a massive part of my life, My Aunty Catherine and Uncle Stuart to. The whole family used to get together at the family home on John St. to watch the parade & to celebrate Hunter & Lass, enjoying Gala day. Beautiful memories right throughout my childhood & adolescence, even to this day. The Hunter and Lass has a very nostalgic and sentimental attachment for me, fabulous family and community memories I believe each of us can relate to.
I am both honoured and privileged to be given this opportunity to represent Penicuik for the coming year. I have already met so many amazing people and made many new friends already and I am excited to meet many more. I look forward to representing our braw wee toon with dignity, respect and pride.
Penicuik Hunter and Lass 