Nick Ray

Sea kayaker. Exploring beautiful Scotland, one adventure at a time. Advocate for mental good health & suicide prevention. My book:

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Simply exploring.

Oronsay, Loch Bracadale, Skye.

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Life for me, is enhanced by playfulness. Luckily, now I’m in my sixties, I feel I have permission to be that rather quirky older bloke. It’s also a way in which I continue to keep myself active, stretch myself and continue to explore the world around me.

Here at the top of the island of Oronsay, Loch Bracadale, Skye.

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Never stop exploring (or being a big kid)! The island of Wiay, Loch Bracadale, Skye.

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It’s a stunning morning. I’m heading out to sea. I’ll be a while!

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Driving to the post office in Carbost this morning and this was the view!

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I've written a blog post for World Suicide Prevention Day 2026.
https://t.co/0l0VPSKjIW

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At times even monoculture can be enchanting. Walking from Orbost on the Isle of Skye.

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@thorneh Looks wonderful.

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@CatherineMMunro It’s very much the same here on Skye. I hope you’re well.

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I live over there! Skye keeps on giving. A gorgeous walk from Orbost searching for the remains of an Iron Age round house.

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I’m truly blessed to live in a stunning location. Walking up the road from the house to gaze out over this view, certainly eases any troubled thoughts I’m having.

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@Elafedup Sending you my best wishes Eileen.

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Gorgeous walk this morning. Still air, far views and freshness. It’s feeling Autumnal.

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@woolismybread The heather is glorious up here on Skye too. Best wishes to you.

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It’s really lovely to be back on Skye. There’s this bank a few metres up the road from our house which is looking heatherly glorious at the moment.

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@TommyL293 Sending you many best wishes Tommy!

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A birthday pint with my family. 63 today. Life is great. 😊

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@Graceprgirl I certainly will Dawn. Likewise if you are very on Skye.

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@dunning_mrs Thank you Fiona, I did.

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@theresa_palfrey Thank you Theresa - I did. Sending you my best wishes too.

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@ClairBenger Thank you Clair and my best wishes to you too.