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Biography

Isla has worked in journalism and PR since 1998, and, as writer and editor, launched Green Gables Editing in 2019. She has written a cancer memoir, Making Pearls From Grit, and (when writing) specialises in environmental issues, book author interviews, and the experience of cancer patients. She has written for: • OK! magazine • Stuff magazine • East Lothian Courier • Border Telegraph • sourcenews.scot She has edited for: • The Scotsman • OK! magazine • Stuff magazine and website • East Lothian Courier • Border Telegraph • Peeblesshire News • Boots Health & Beauty magazine • The Mercury newspaper • GQ • Arena • New Woman • That’s Life • What Car? • Now • Sunday Mirror Night & Day magazine • Dentisty Monthly • Independent Dentistry • Endodontic Practice • Janes Intelligence Review

Content

Total articles 711

• Available on paid plans

  Down Memory Lane: The historic village of Tyninghame

  By Isla Aitken

  Apr. 06, 2025

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  Down Memory Lane: Looking back at old images of Tranent

  By Isla Aitken

  Apr. 13, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.