Outlander star Sam Heughan has sparked a heated debate in Scotland after speaking out against a rapid AI data centre boom threatening the country’s landscapes. The actor warned that 24 proposed sites could more than double Scotland’s peak energy demand, raising fears over pollution, water use, and the future of historic locations like those featured in Outlander. With communities protesting near castles and natural landmarks, Heughan’s warning reveals a battle between tech expansion and preserving Scotland’s iconic beauty.
2026/08/06