The proponents of the view that "immigrants can enhance our society" would be hard pressed to find a better example to support their proposition than Nicola Benedetti.

This young Scottish violinist's father, Gio, is an Italian immigrant.

Your article about Nicola Benedetti revealed to the world that she is an exceptional human being, a credit to her fellow Scots, and not merely a prodigious musical talent ("I've fallen in love with India. I'm going to cry the day I leave", The Herald Magazine, April 12).

Jimmy Nimmo,

70 Arrol Drive,

Ayr.