As the global economy becomes increasingly digitised, data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure, powering everything from cloud computing and e-commerce to artificial intelligence and scientific research. With AI-driven applications demanding ever-greater processing power and data storage capacity, their importance is only set to grow.
Scotland is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in this transformation, fuelled by its renewable energy resources, strategic location, and commitment to innovation.
Yet despite these advantages, Scotland lags behind regions like South East England in actual delivery. What’s holding Scotland back? And how can the planning system unlock the potential for data centre development?
