Sky has confirmed plans for a major investment in an expanded Scottish office in Livingston, with a full planning application having been submitted. Sky says the development underscores its “long-term commitment to West Lothian and will support thousands of jobs and drive regional economic growth”.

The proposals will extend the site by an additional 15 acres, taking it to over 21,000m2 in size, and be home to around 3,000 staff. The campus will be designed with sustainability in mind, featuring an ultra-low-energy, three-storey building, powered by renewable energy including onsite solar panels. The project will replace four existing buildings at Kirkton Campus and leased space on the Alba Campus. Amenities will include modern event spaces, a meeting centre, café, restaurant, and activity-based workspaces. Existing facilities such as the gym will also be upgraded, alongside extensive new landscaping.

Dana Strong, Sky Group CEO, commented: “Livingston has been home to Sky’s leading customer service operation for more than three decades, and this investment demonstrates our long-term commitment to the region and confidence in Scotland’s pivotal role in the UK economy. The campus development will support thousands of jobs and create opportunities for local businesses. Designed with sustainability in mind, it will set a benchmark for innovation and regional growth.”

The project will seek to deliver significant benefits to the local community, including landscaped green spaces and active travel links.

This investment in Scotland is part of Sky’s wider commitment to investing across the UK and comes just a few months after Sky was granted planning approval for the expansion of Sky Studios Elstree, Sky’s film and TV studio. This expansion will enable a further 10 stages to the complex in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, unlocking development that is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and attract £2 billion of production investment to the UK within the first five years of operation.

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