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The National
24 minutes ago
- The National
Plans for AI data centre campus proposed which could create 1500 jobs
A proposal of application notice by the UK-based firm Apatura has been submitted to both Stirling Council and Falkirk Council. Apatura have proposed to create an AI data centre campus with a 300MW capacity on land next to the A9 and between Plean and Torwood, outside Stirling. Along with the AI data centre plans also outline a proposal to build a car park, roads, access, associate works along with various landscaping. READ MORE: Labour's 'cruel' asylum returns deal with France comes into force The application says that AI data centres are 'vital' to the UK's digital and economic infrastructure and help process large amounts of information by using artificial intelligence which helps power organisations like NHS online services and national security operations. Apatura said the proposed campus would represent a 'major investment' in both the local and regional economy if approved, as they estimate it would generate £2.1 billion total capital investment. The firm added that with £189 million projected for the construction spend earmarked for the local supply chain it would create around 15000 jobs across Scotland annually, with 395 of them being made locally across the four-year construction period. Plans for the centre have entered a 12-week pre-application consultation process with a public consultation meeting planned for September 3 and October 7 at Glenbervie House & Country Estate organised by Apatura. The proposed site at Old Plean comprises approximately 43.1 hectares in total and is located within the administrative area of Stirling Council and Falkirk Council. Bannockburn councillor, Alasdair Macpherson, whose ward includes the proposed site, said that it's 'vital that the community take a real interest in this consultation', saying that, if approved, the proposal could 'bring cutting edge technology and very exciting jobs to the local area.' Cllr Macpherson added: 'It's my job as local councillor to ensure that if the developers decide to submit a formal application that the proposal is compliant with the Local Development Plan, the local community extracts the maximum benefit from the development and disruption is kept to a minimum, if it was to eventually get consent'. With more than 15 years' worth of industry experience, Apatura develops and operates large-scale energy and digital infrastructure with a focus on projects that 'unlock lasting value' for local communities. The firm specialises in clean power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data centre–ready sites.
Scotsman
27 minutes ago
- Scotsman
City man to help drive Inspirent's private sector launch
Edinburgh-based marketing specialist Keith Parsons is to play a key role as business support consultancy Inspirent launches into the private sector. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Inspirent, which is headquartered in Hamilton, has been a delivery partner for the Scottish government for a number of years, with a focus on working successfully within the public sector. Under the guidance of chief executive Liz McCutcheon, the firm is diversifying and looking to transform the fortunes of owner-led private enterprises. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The expansion will see the introduction of a series of 'no-nonsense' 1-2-1 sessions covering marketing, finance, growth and IT audits for small to medium-sized companies looking to take the next steps in their business journeys. Audits: Keith Parsons. The one-hour sessions are designed to give honest insights while providing clarity on the best approach for clients going forward. They will be available online to SMEs across the UK, as well as in person at the Inspirent offices. Mr Parsons, who joined Inspirent in 2016 having been previously with Heineken and Molson Coors, is to help lead the delivery of the marketing audits, and said: 'The audits offer a no-nonsense, expert review of a company's marketing activities to drive growth and success. 'They are ideal if business owners are spending time or money on marketing but not seeing results, unsure what's actually working in their current approach, or thinking about hiring help, but want to know where to focus first.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mrs McCutcheon said: 'Almost six years ago, when I stepped into the role of CEO, I recognised a significant opportunity to evolve our business. With over three decades of expertise in supporting organisations, it became clear that our knowledge and approach could benefit a wider audience, particularly SMEs. 'These businesses often don't want a large consultancy firm; they need an approachable, experienced partner who understands the unique challenges they face. That's what we've become. 'We are proud to now offer practical, hands-on support designed to help small businesses overcome implementation challenges and drive sustainable growth. This shift reflects our ambition to build long-term resilience by diversifying into the private sector while staying true to our values of putting the client at the heart of everything we do.'
Edinburgh Reporter
an hour ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
City man to drive company's bid to help private sector
Edinburgh-based marketing specialist Keith Parsons is to play a key role as business support consultancy Inspirent launches into the private sector. Inspirent, which is headquartered in Hamilton, has been a delivery partner for the Scottish government for a number of years, with a focus on working successfully within the public sector. Under the guidance of chief executive Liz McCutcheon, the firm is diversifying and looking to transform the fortunes of owner-led private enterprises. The expansion will see the introduction of a series of 'no-nonsense' 1-2-1 sessions covering marketing, finance, growth and IT audits for small to medium-sized companies looking to take the next steps in their business journeys. The one-hour sessions are designed to give honest insights while providing clarity on the best approach for clients going forward. They will be available online to SMEs across the UK, as well as in person at the Inspirent offices. Mr Parsons, who joined Inspirent in 2016 having been previously with Heineken and Molson Coors, is to help lead the delivery of the marketing audits, and said: 'The audits offer a no-nonsense, expert review of a company's marketing activities to drive growth and success. 'They are ideal if business owners are spending time or money on marketing but not seeing results, unsure what's actually working in their current approach, or thinking about hiring help, but want to know where to focus first.' Mrs McCutcheon said: 'Almost six years ago, when I stepped into the role of CEO, I recognised a significant opportunity to evolve our business. With over three decades of expertise in supporting organisations, it became clear that our knowledge and approach could benefit a wider audience, particularly SMEs. 'These businesses often don't want a large consultancy firm; they need an approachable, experienced partner who understands the unique challenges they face. That's what we've become. 'We are proud to now offer practical, hands-on support designed to help small businesses overcome implementation challenges and drive sustainable growth. This shift reflects our ambition to build long-term resilience by diversifying into the private sector while staying true to our values of putting the client at the heart of everything we do.' More information can be found at Like this: Like Related
