ILI Files Plans for 600MW Stoic Data Center Campus in Fife, Scotland
June 3, 2026
ILI Files Plans for 600MW Stoic Data Center Campus in Fife, Scotland
Infrastructure and Land Investments (ILI) has submitted planning applications to develop the Stoic data center campus in Fife, Scotland, a project that underscores the growing demand for large-scale digital infrastructure in the United Kingdom. The proposed facility, with a total capacity of 600 megawatts, is positioned to become one of the largest data center developments in the region, reflecting the increasing strategic importance of Scotland as a hub for energy-intensive computing operations.
The development, which ILI has branded as the Stoic campus, will be built on a site in Fife and is designed to support hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise users. According to the planning documents, the project will be delivered in multiple phases, with the first phase expected to come online in the coming years. ILI has emphasized that the campus will leverage Scotland’s abundant renewable energy resources, aligning with broader industry efforts to reduce carbon footprints and meet sustainability targets.
The 600MW capacity places the Stoic campus among the largest data center projects in the UK, comparable to other major hyperscale developments in London and the South East. Industry analysts note that the project could help alleviate capacity constraints in traditional data center markets while boosting local economic development through job creation and infrastructure investment. ILI has not disclosed the total capital expenditure for the project, but similar-scale developments typically run into the billions of pounds.
The application comes at a time when the UK government is actively promoting digital infrastructure as a cornerstone of economic growth. Scotland, in particular, has emerged as an attractive location due to its cooler climate, which reduces cooling costs, and its growing renewable energy grid. If approved, the Stoic campus could set a precedent for future large-scale data center projects in the region, further integrating Scotland into the global digital economy.
Source: datacenterdynamics
