Public consultation: Register for Thursday, 28 August 2025
Wester Hermiston data centre CGI

Wester Hermiston AI Data Centre Campus
Public Consultation

Explore the project, share your insights and ask questions.

Apatura is bringing forward early proposals for the Wester Hermiston AI Data Centre Campus, a significant new digital infrastructure development for Midlothian. The project would deliver a major investment in a hyperscale green AI data centre, helping to power Scotland’s digital economy while supporting local ambitions for a fairer, greener, and more prosperous future.

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Join us at our public consultation event

Come along to view the plans, speak to the team, and share your thoughts.

Location: The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University, Boundary Rd N, Third Gait, Edinburgh EH14 4AS
Date: Thursday 28th August
Time: 3.00pm – 8.00pm

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The site boundary

This boundary identifies the land under consideration for development. All infrastructure, access points, and associated works will be designed within this footprint, subject to planning approval.

About Apatura

Apatura is a UK-based company that develops and operates large-scale energy and digital infrastructure. We specialise in clean power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data centre–ready sites, the behind-the-scenes systems that keep the lights on, store renewable energy, and power everything from education and healthcare to research and artificial intelligence.

With over 15 years’ experience in grid and land development, we focus on projects that unlock lasting value for local communities and support the UK’s wider transition to net zero. 

Visual representation of Ravenscraig

About AAH Consultants

We work closely with AAH, a trusted planning consultancy with decades of experience navigating complex projects across the UK. 

AAH’s role is to help shape and present our proposals with care, clarity and consideration. They understand that planning isn’t just about ticking policy boxes – it’s about understanding communities, anticipating long‑term needs and finding solutions that balance technical requirements with local priorities.

From early site assessments through to detailed submissions, AAH ensures that every planning application we bring forward is robust, transparent and aligned with the wider regeneration goals of the areas we work in.

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