Nick Ray
@nicklifeafloat.bsky.social
You’ll find me in the wild. Exploring Scotland's beauty, one adventure at a time. Advocate for mental health awareness & suicide prevention. Embracing nature's healing touch.
A painless procedure but stings now. Four nasty sun damage lesions removed (head, back & chest). Respect the sun!
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A painless procedure but stings now. Four nasty sun damage lesions removed (head, back & chest). Respect the sun!
Waiting to ‘go under the knife’ - dermatology outpatients. I’ve four things to be cut out. On my head, back and chest. A youthful life under the African sun. Look after your skin kids!
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Waiting to ‘go under the knife’ - dermatology outpatients. I’ve four things to be cut out. On my head, back and chest. A youthful life under the African sun. Look after your skin kids!
Inner Hebridean stand off. 😊
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Inner Hebridean stand off. 😊
Another lovely spot for the night here on the Isle of Skye. Looking across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. So peaceful.
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Another lovely spot for the night here on the Isle of Skye. Looking across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. So peaceful.
I’m on the beautiful Isle of Skye, searching for a new home. Exciting times. 😊
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m on the beautiful Isle of Skye, searching for a new home. Exciting times. 😊
Gorgeous sunset this evening here on the Isle of Skye. I’m up here for a few days.
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Gorgeous sunset this evening here on the Isle of Skye. I’m up here for a few days.
Perfect for the night. Not a soul around. 😊
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Perfect for the night. Not a soul around. 😊
The fantastic @elizamarshall.bsky.social and @ranagri.bsky.social in Settle lady night. If you have the opportunity to see them - do!
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The fantastic @elizamarshall.bsky.social and @ranagri.bsky.social in Settle lady night. If you have the opportunity to see them - do!
Good morning folks. I love the outdoors & facing wild adventures. To fund these opportunities, I make art & jewellery, design T-shirts, write, & offer my services as an inspirational speaker. Here's a link to cards I have for sale. Thanks for your support. 😊 lifeafloat.co.uk/handmade-cards
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good morning folks. I love the outdoors & facing wild adventures. To fund these opportunities, I make art & jewellery, design T-shirts, write, & offer my services as an inspirational speaker. Here's a link to cards I have for sale. Thanks for your support. 😊 lifeafloat.co.uk/handmade-cards
Simple creating - satisfying. 😊
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Simple creating - satisfying. 😊
I’ve lived with treatment resistant clinical depression since my mid-thirties, (I’m 62 now). Living adventurously has helped me discover my innate desire to live a fulfilling life, even when my illness threatens this.
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I’ve lived with treatment resistant clinical depression since my mid-thirties, (I’m 62 now). Living adventurously has helped me discover my innate desire to live a fulfilling life, even when my illness threatens this.
This is what immersing myself in wildness means for me.
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This is what immersing myself in wildness means for me.
It’s 2026 soon & I have a calendar for sale! 12 lovely images of wild Scotland from my recent 4 corners expedition to grace your wall through the year. Thank you.
www.lifeafloat.co.uk/2026-calendar
www.lifeafloat.co.uk/2026-calendar
November 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It’s 2026 soon & I have a calendar for sale! 12 lovely images of wild Scotland from my recent 4 corners expedition to grace your wall through the year. Thank you.
www.lifeafloat.co.uk/2026-calendar
www.lifeafloat.co.uk/2026-calendar
A fish out of water in the busy city! I’m speaking at the Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House this evening.
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A fish out of water in the busy city! I’m speaking at the Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House this evening.
10th October and it’s World Mental Health Day. Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep being kind (to yourself and others). We are Nature and I’ve found this is where I heal best. Love to you all.
October 10, 2025 at 6:34 AM
10th October and it’s World Mental Health Day. Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep being kind (to yourself and others). We are Nature and I’ve found this is where I heal best. Love to you all.
I’m thoroughly enjoying immersing myself in my creativity. As I do with my outdoor adventures, I enjoy placing myself at the edge of my competency, learning new skills and exploring what is possible.
September 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’m thoroughly enjoying immersing myself in my creativity. As I do with my outdoor adventures, I enjoy placing myself at the edge of my competency, learning new skills and exploring what is possible.
Dinner out tonight.
September 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Dinner out tonight.
It’s been a long while. I’m back at creating again and it’s wonderful. Gel printing is so rewarding.
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s been a long while. I’m back at creating again and it’s wonderful. Gel printing is so rewarding.
I’m enjoying being artistic again. Here’s a sketch of my pal, Wilf the amazing Saluki.
September 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I’m enjoying being artistic again. Here’s a sketch of my pal, Wilf the amazing Saluki.
The theme for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 is “Creating Hope Through Action.”
In my experience it can be so easy to choose an inactive path when faced with severe mental health turmoil. We each tread individual paths but it’s good to share our experience in the hope this will resonate for others.
In my experience it can be so easy to choose an inactive path when faced with severe mental health turmoil. We each tread individual paths but it’s good to share our experience in the hope this will resonate for others.
September 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The theme for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 is “Creating Hope Through Action.”
In my experience it can be so easy to choose an inactive path when faced with severe mental health turmoil. We each tread individual paths but it’s good to share our experience in the hope this will resonate for others.
In my experience it can be so easy to choose an inactive path when faced with severe mental health turmoil. We each tread individual paths but it’s good to share our experience in the hope this will resonate for others.
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, the theme, “Creating Hope Through Action”. I learned so much about myself on my recent walking adventure through Scotland. How I live with bouts of debilitating depression & powerful ideations to complete my suicide. Holding onto HOPE is key.
September 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, the theme, “Creating Hope Through Action”. I learned so much about myself on my recent walking adventure through Scotland. How I live with bouts of debilitating depression & powerful ideations to complete my suicide. Holding onto HOPE is key.
Ten years ago today I paddled into Eyemouth, completing my 1850 mile, solo sea kayak journey to all the RNLI lifeboat stations in Scotland. The past decade has been enjoyably adventurous as a result. 😊
September 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ten years ago today I paddled into Eyemouth, completing my 1850 mile, solo sea kayak journey to all the RNLI lifeboat stations in Scotland. The past decade has been enjoyably adventurous as a result. 😊
Rura were incredible last night. Superb in fact.
September 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Rura were incredible last night. Superb in fact.
Last night I thoroughly enjoyed giving my first official presentation about my recent walking journey. The Forfar and District Hillwalking Club were a wonderful and generous audience. Thank you to them for the dinner, the donation to Odyssey and the bottle. 😊
September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Last night I thoroughly enjoyed giving my first official presentation about my recent walking journey. The Forfar and District Hillwalking Club were a wonderful and generous audience. Thank you to them for the dinner, the donation to Odyssey and the bottle. 😊