# Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-14 17:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 13.98

## Intelligence Brief
"Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the World sector, tracked across 5 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by Scottish Greens, The National Scot, The Scotsman and Alloa Advertiser. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres?
Coverage spiked when 5 independent newsrooms published 5 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Greens | Scottish Greens to join Edinburgh march against AI data centre rollout | 2026-11-14 15:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQUEh0Z2puN2xZd3hZYV9xeC1zS3cwWFNWc3pWQndReXNTblNmY3hUUVZjVWdncWFWUmhTVFJvZDJjcFNZdGhsZjZZMjdUTVc1Y21CbzRjdEVNdkp6em92WTFoZ3E3Z0laMzlhUDhsV2lHWVR3TmVDa2pDREFIbmxhTlk0UkJURl9BXzlRMFQtQzd5TkRIRE94ZDBZRQ?oc=5) |
| The National Scot | Objections against 'world’s largest data centre' plans for Scotland hit big milestone | 2026-11-14 15:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOOVpSQzNETkJwMnpKeUFCQnBrMXcwRlhxV0dwNzA5VW9ZQ0g4a1pkMk5xOGY1NnhZLXdsekJJY3NrWnNvMFoxLW5nN2xVc1FPYlB0REJyTmFaRXRZLUo2TlF1dDJhc0E5ZzB2Nzg4ZWpKbWgwcnRkUjBDaWx0aGRQZmRleFFmWjNmbWsya0R1SUtyZ25FMlczYXBDYXpVU19FQjZZUERaYklQM01zdGc?oc=5) |
| The Scotsman | Scotland could use heat from data centres to warm homes, MSPs told | 2026-11-14 15:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQd2hxRkw5T0RIckVCSHBQbGVfMEFyV0lzb05hOHNPT3NNNF83UTFzcDdXQ0VadWF5VEdmMGVVdERZWjFLR281amhuLVJzRHBkZE9zLXJ1eGFrVHZlN1loaV9LNXNqNDhXU3JCNjM2WjhzMmg2eTJFdUVoOVkzZ0plQ3JyTE1kaDduMWVlVkk1NUNnWklmNmhKMnlOeTdrdTlsQ1dxN01KQnpPYnFLLUxsaTU1RkZwMGhr?oc=5) |
| Alloa Advertiser | Brian Leishman MP: SNP putting profits before people with AI stance | 2026-11-14 15:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQa3NJd0JzSXhZMTd0VGM5V2VnRFNacXN0VVhRZVFXOVNlTTQtcXdBLTBDYjVJN05Idi0tQlkzYS1GX1plS1NFNHpobmx0VHpXWnNhNG1WZGxMYVNHY2p1VDNmUVY4UlF6RUFieVRUTzJQc0VsS0hIdHR1MWxwcWxqZzJPcTJGdVJ0VmdxSnFCNmdmelh1c3Q5VmlFMm4?oc=5) |
| BBC | Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres | 2026-11-14 15:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE5GWGc5Vk9UV0Jtd0RoQndRYnc3bWEzWks2U2ZFczBGZHdDYW5UN19XcTFKVWl2RlJuM1Y4T09DdVNlM3I0WTlWeVd4ejRJXzZTc25PVHZSYzBRVms?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-11-14/thousands-turn-out-in-edinburgh-to-protest-against-ai-data-centres*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*