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Thousands turn out to protest against AI data centres in Scotland

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14 November 2026

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AI Infrastructure

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Thousands protested in Edinburgh against the construction of large-scale AI data centres, reflecting growing local resistance to AI infrastructure expansion in Scotland.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Public opposition to AI data centres just surged in Scotland. If you build or plan AI infrastructure there, expect delays and new local hurdles this week.

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1 source · 14 Nov 2026

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AI Infrastructureai-infrastructureprotestsscotlanddata-centreslocal-opposition