Martin Shaw

Alexander Martin Shaw (born 22 September 1944) is a retired Anglican bishop who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church. He was the Bishop of Argyll and The Isles from 2004 to 2009.

Early life and education Shaw studied theology at King's College London and was awarded the Associateship of King's College (AKC) in 1967. He trained for ordination at Warminster Theological College from 1967 to 1968. He studied at the University of Glasgow, from which he was awarded a Certificate in Social Psychology in 1970.

Ordained ministry Shaw was ordained to the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1968 and a priest in 1969.

Since 2010, Shaw had been an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Exeter. By 13 February, a serving bishop (Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham) and nine further retired bishops — including Shaw — had added their signatures; on 15 February, the report was rejected by synod.

Personal life Shaw is married to Elspeth. Together, they have two children; Madeleine and Ben.