Status: Pre-Application / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Public Consultation Phase | Location: Land near Clawbare Cottage, Longformacus, near Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD11 3PG, United Kingdom
The Southside Data Centre Campus is a proposed 225 MW hyperscale digital infrastructure development planned across a 151-hectare greenfield and moorland site on the Roxburghe Estate near Longformacus and Duns in the Scottish Borders, United Kingdom. Proposed by Sunlaws Development Company, the project is designed to support growing demand for high-density artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure while integrating local renewable energy resources into its power strategy. The master plan comprises three two-storey data center buildings, designated Buildings 1, 2, and 3, together with an on-site electrical substation to support the campus's planned power requirements. A defining feature of the proposal is its intention to harness regional onshore wind energy, potentially helping reduce renewable energy curtailment by directing available electricity toward energy-intensive computing operations. If successfully implemented, this approach could connect the Scottish Borders' renewable energy resources with the expanding electricity needs of AI and cloud infrastructure. The proposed 225 MW capacity would provide substantial infrastructure for high-density computing workloads, although the final IT load and deployment phasing have not been specified in the supplied information. The development also incorporates closed-loop cooling systems, which are intended to support thermal management while limiting reliance on continuous water consumption compared with some conventional cooling approaches. Ecological integration is another component of the master plan, reflecting the need to consider environmental conditions across the proposed greenfield and moorland site. Environmental Impact Assessment screening and pre-application public consultations have been initiated with the Scottish Borders Council, marking steps in the project's planning and environmental review process. The campus's eventual delivery will depend on planning approvals, grid and renewable energy arrangements, environmental assessments, and supporting telecommunications infrastructure. Details concerning investment value, construction timelines, confirmed tenants, and the precise renewable energy supply structure remain unconfirmed in the information provided.
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| Project Name | Southside Data Centre Campus Scottish Borders |
| Location | Land near Clawbare Cottage, Longformacus, near Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD11 3PG, United Kingdom |
| Status | Pre-Application / Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Public Consultation Phase |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Multi-Building Hyperscale, Sovereign Cloud & AI Supercomputing Campus |
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| City Name | Duns |
| Population | Estimated 2,500–3,000 residents; approximate town-level estimate. |
| Urban Agglomeration | Estimated 3,000–4,000 residents in Duns and its immediate surrounding area. |
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