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Scotland’s datacentre boom is hitting a wall as residents rally against massive new facilities, including one in Auchtertool set to dwarf the village and become the world’s second-largest. Over 1,600 objections have sparked unprecedented public backlash, forcing officials to introduce new rules requiring environmental assessments for projects over 50 megawatts. With the Scottish parliament poised to act, campaigners are pushing for a full moratorium, while developers cling to optimism about economic gains — but mounting resistance suggests caution may soon dominate policy.

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