To coincide with a new First Minister and a perceived ‘new sense
of confidence’, The Big Issue ran a photo feature by Iseult Timmermans, from Street Level,
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 From Sri Lanka, Iran and Zimbabwe to Glasgow |
 Anna-Linnea Rundberg: Peace Activist From Finland to Helensburgh |
 Hannes Wagner : Baker From Germany to Gullane |
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 Beanne Robertson : School Pupil Born in Scotland, lives in Lochwinnoch |
 Bruce Cameron : Social Worker From USA to Edinburgh |
