I know what it’s like to struggle with bad internet.

The frustration of a buffering screen. The dropped calls. The feeling of being left out of opportunities because of something as simple as a weak signal.

For rural communities, it’s more than an inconvenience, it’s a barrier to work, education, and even staying connected with family.

That’s why this caught my eye: ￡26M is being invested in rural Scotland’s broadband, bringing 11,000 homes and businesses online under Project Gigabit.

For some, it’s just infrastructure. But for people like Melrose Rugby Club, it’s a lifeline. Their annual Sevens tournament went from a local event to 60,000 viewers worldwide, thanks to reliable internet.

Now, a café in East Lothian can finally take online bookings, a small business in the Borders can sell beyond Scotland, and a student in a remote village can access online courses without limits.

Because when you connect people, you create possibilities.

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