Thomas Martin Cappon

Thomas Martin Cappon (4 April 1863 – 26 January 1939) was a Scottish architect. He designed several notable buildings in Scotland, including Lady Leng Memorial Chapel, which is now a Category A listed building.

Early life Cappon was born in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland, in 1863, to James Cappon and Janet Martin. His father was a shipmaster in Dundee.

He was educated at Newport Public School and the High School of Dundee, where he demonstrated an ability to draw. One of his classmates at the University of Dundee, meanwhile, was Sir Alfred Ewing. One of his first designs was St Mary's Episcopal Church in Newport-on-Tay.

Personal life Towards the end of the 19th century, Cappon was a senior captain in the First Volunteer Battalion of the Black Watch regiment.

He retired from practicing architecture in 1929, and sold his business to Joseph Johnston. He was 75. He was interred at Balgay.