M.L. Scotland with a media pass around her neck stands on a balcony overlooking a pool at a tropical resort with palm trees, tents, and people in the background.
A black/afro caribbean woman with long, wavy, reddish-brown hair wearing a shiny, brown satin dress with gathered sleeves, posing against a white background. M.L. Scotland
Two young women, one with long hair and glasses holding a camera, the other with her head resting on her arm and eyes closed, both wearing plaid clothing, outdoors with trees in the background. M.L. Scotland

  • Jack of all Communications Trades

    Markida Scotland, professionally known as M.L. Scotland, is a versatile communications professional whose work spans journalism, public relations, authorship, and photography. With a passion for storytelling in all its forms, she has built a career that blends the written word, visual artistry, and strategic communications.

    As a freelance journalist, Scotland has contributed impactful reporting and features that highlight community stories, amplify diverse voices, and deliver news with clarity and depth. She has written for respected outlets including the Virgin Islands Daily News, St. Croix Avis, and Virgin Islands Source.

    Her work in public relations has helped organizations—Government, Private, and non-profit—strengthen their brand presence through strategic media relations, press releases, and integrated communication campaigns.

    Under the creative identity Aesthete Noire, she explores her artistic vision through photography, specializing in portraits and editorial imagery.

    Beyond her professional work, Scotland is also an author, writing under the name M.L. Scotland, where she continues to channel her passion for storytelling into Mystery and Thriller related literature.

    Her multifaceted career reflects a commitment to creativity, communication, and connecting with audiences across platforms.