Show will go on for Syrian refugee play The Trojans at Edinburgh Festival after funding fears
An Edinburgh Festival play adapted and written by Syrian refugees living in Glasgow will go ahead despite funding fears.
Refugees
Our refuge, our home: As Refugee Week Scotland begins, we speak to those who have fled from terror to find a safe haven
Rana Alzin isn’t much like the typical image of a refugee.
More than two-thirds of Scots feel empathy for refugees – survey
More than two-thirds of people in Scotland feel empathy for refugees, according to a survey.
The cruellest blow: Torture victims’ charity warns Home Office policies are inflicting fresh agony on asylum seekers
A psychotherapist working with torture survivors seeking safe shelter in Britain fears the Home Office intention to create a “hostile environment” is stripping them of their rights.
Glasgow aims to make asylum process easier for migrants
The asylum process for migrants in Glasgow could be made much easier after a multi-agency taskforce recommended a number of proposed reforms.
WATCH: “No one can stop them singing:” How one small choir is helping to give Scotland’s asylum seekers a voice
"Oh we are women, and we are singing," they chant. But this small group of some of Glasgow's most vulnerable women are doing far more than just that.
Govan community shop seeks donations to help vulnerable asylum seekers
A HAVEN for asylum seekers in Glasgow has issued an appeal for more winter clothes as the number of refugees referred to them is increasing rapidly.
Support for refugees more generous in Scotland research claims
UK ministers are being urged to provide "more generous" assistance for Syrian refugees in England after researchers found those who had been resettled in Scotland were better supported and happier.
Asylum seeker praises Scots after winning reprieve to stay
AN orphaned asylum seeker and his gran have praised Scots for their support after they won a reprieve to stay.
It’s been a long road but I’m happy to be an HGV refugee: Syrian driver on his new job and a new life in Scotland
HE left the war- ravaged Syrian city of Homs and a career as a truck driver in search of a better life for his family in Scotland.
War veteran Harry, 94, to travel round camps across Europe, America and Australia to aid refugees
SOME people might view their 90s as a time to relax. But not Harry Leslie Smith.