24/07/2026
Scotland is experiencing a major surge in proposed hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre developments. Driven by access to renewable energy and cool climates, these projects have triggered intense environmental scrutiny and political debate over grid capacity.
Dr Christa Hook, a Campaigner with Global Justice Now, and a Yes Tweeddale member is going to make a presentation on this topic on Thursday 30 July, 7pm in St Joseph’s Hall, Rosetta Road Peebles.
Christa writes:
To power the AI revolution, US Tech Giants want to construct huge, hyperscale data centres in Scotland, taking advantage of our abundant water, energy and land, and of governments paying too little attention to the small print.
Who benefits?
Who pays?
What will they be used for?
Scotland’s response is critical.
Come and join in the conversation - bring your friends and especially bring your young people, as this is very much about us all now and for their future.
