Scottish police expect ‘great deal of public opposition’ to planned Larbert datacentre
Summary
Scottish police have warned that a new datacentre planned in Larbert, Scotland, may face strong public opposition and will need strict security to prevent disruptions. Many local people and groups are concerned about the environmental impact and health risks, especially due to the backup diesel generators planned for the site.Key Facts
- Police expect “a great deal of public opposition” to the Larbert datacentre and want the developer to work with them on security.
- Larbert is about 30 miles west of Edinburgh.
- Nearly 7,000 people have formally objected to the project.
- Local protests have drawn over 100 people, with more planned soon, including in Edinburgh.
- Scotland has at least 23 large “hyperscale” datacentre plans that could use more energy than Scotland’s peak demand.
- The Scottish National Party passed a motion to freeze all new datacentres, which could affect the UK’s AI plans.
- The planned datacentre will use 200 diesel generators as backup power, raising concerns about pollution and noise near hospitals and care homes.
- Local residents worry about health impacts, especially those with vulnerable family members.
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