The Big Issue

To coincide with a new First Minister and a perceived ‘new sense of confidence’, The Big Issue ran a photo feature by Iseult Timmermans on New Scots – people who for various reasons of employment, refuge, or aspiration, have made Scotland their home.

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Abdessalam Benjelloun: Football Star
From Morocco to Edinburgh

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Kate Zawadzka: Dentist
From Poland to Inverclyde

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Raman Mundair : Writer
From From India to Shetland


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Michela Gasperikova: Waitress
From Slovakia to Inverness


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Aysha: Personal Assistant
From Somalia to Glasgow


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Graham Meltzer : Architect
From New Zealand to Findhorn


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Kumiko Hatori: Photographer and Sushi Chef
From Japan to Glasgow


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Shahab Mohebpour, Sandun Jayaratne and Tafadzwa Rataiwa : Members of Hip Hop group 4D
FromSri Lanka, Iran and Zimbabwe to Glasgow


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Anna-Linnea Rundberg: Peace Activist
From Finland to Helensburgh


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Hannes Wagner : Baker
From Germany to Gullane



Paul Blackler : Pilot
From England to Auchinstarry


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Beanne Robertson : School Pupil
Born in Scotland, lives in Lochwinnoch


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Bruce Cameron : Social Worker
From USA to Edinburgh


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