Scotland's AI Growth Zone gets a wee £300M power-up
DataVita secures funding to expand datacenter capacity, while Dell brings some desks
Datacenter operator DataVita has secured £300 million to expand its AI Growth Zone campus in Scotland's Lanarkshire. Dell is establishing a regional office nearby. The AI Growth Zone, launched this year, focuses on DataVita's server farm in Airdrie. Financing comes from a £300 million loan from a syndicate of banks and the Scottish National Investment Bank, with a £202 million guarantee from the UK's National Wealth Fund.
This funding will expand DataVita's DV1 facility and build a new DV3. Both expansions will provide 40 MW of capacity. Work on DV1 began last December and completion is expected by year-end, with DV3 starting in April and finishing summer 2027. The project is expected to create 600 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles. Dell is setting up an administrative office in the area.
AI Growth Zones were launched as part of the UK government's AI Opportunities Action Plan to boost economic growth through datacenter development. Lanarkshire is ideal due to its energy supply and strategic location. DataVita managing director Danny Quinn stated that the investment is significant for Scotland's data center infrastructure.
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan emphasized the benefits for local residents, including new skills, careers, and economic growth.
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