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.

Abdessalam Benjelloun: Football Star From Morocco to Edinburgh

Kate Zawadzka: Dentist From Poland to Inverclyde

Raman Mundair : Writer From From India to Shetland

Michela Gasperikova: Waitress From Slovakia to Inverness

Aysha: Personal Assistant From Somalia to Glasgow

Graham Meltzer : Architect From New Zealand to Findhorn

Kumiko Hatori: Photographer and Sushi Chef From Japan to Glasgow

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

Anna-Linnea Rundberg: Peace Activist From Finland to Helensburgh

Hannes Wagner : Baker From Germany to Gullane

Paul Blackler : Pilot From England to Auchinstarry

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

Bruce Cameron : Social Worker From USA to Edinburgh