Tonic Arts
Enhancing environments and enriching experiences.
Tonic Arts is NHS Lothian Charity’s vibrant, award-winning arts in health programme, creatively enhancing the patient, staff and visitor experience at NHS Lothian.
Working in partnership with staff and patients, we deliver a diverse arts programme of events, workshops, exhibitions and site-specific art commissions that help improve staff and patient health and wellbeing across the NHS Lothian community.
Watch our video to find out more about how we use art and creativity to enhance health and wellbeing
Latest news
NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts Welcomes Trolleydarity…
Trolleydarity’s Scratch n Sniff Staycation for the Discerning Static Traveller is an innovative new project by artists Shona Reppe and […]
Hivestock Festival brings music, sunshine and smiles t…
The grounds of Royal Edinburgh Hospital came alive at the end of August with music and celebration as annual outdoor festival, Hivestock, returned once again
Nicola Benedetti brings festival experience to patient…
We were delighted to welcome Nicola Benedetti, Director of the Edinburgh International Festival and world-renowned violinist, to the Royal Infirmary […]
Music jams help to improve mental health and wellbeing…
Music jams bring the healing power of live music to the Royal Edinburgh hospital during Mental Health Awareness Week.
What’s on
Out of the BluePrint
This exhibition is produced collaboratively between Out of the Blueprint and NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts as part of a […]
Sea Trek Parade
This exhibition showcases the costumes, artwork and photos from the recent Sea Trek parade at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, which […]
Trolleydarity
Welcome to Trolledarity’s Scratch n Sniff Staycation for the Discerning Static Traveller in partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland. […]
Festive Festival Sessions
Join us to experience the Edinburgh Festival Chorus singing festive classics for NHS Lothian patients and staff. This is the […]
Spotlight on: Havens
NHS Lothian Charity’s programmes, Tonic Arts and Green Health, in partnership with Stills Gallery, are proud to present ‘Havens’ – a series of portraits and stories documenting NHS Lothian staff members’ work-life experiences.
Our Work
Tonic Commissions
Tonic Collection
Tonic Exhibitions
Tonic Participation
Our Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) fund held their wonderful Winter Fair on Saturday and raised a whopping £6,278!!!! A massive well done to all involved and thank you to those who stopped by! ⛄🎅
Our Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) fund held their wonderful Winter Fair on Saturday and raised a whopping £6,278!!!! A massive well done to all involved and thank you to those who stopped by! ⛄🎅
Christmas should feel magical, but for young people facing cancer, it can feel far away.
At the Western General Hospital, our Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Unit works hard to bring warmth and joy during the festive season. From twinkling lights and fun activities to personalised gifts and Christmas lunch, we make sure no patient feels forgotten.
✨ These moments are only possible thanks to kind supporters like you.
Will you be a Secret Santa and help us spread hope this Christmas?
Donate now via the link in our bio or story!
Christmas should feel magical, but for young people facing cancer, it can feel far away.
At the Western General Hospital, our Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Unit works hard to bring warmth and joy during the festive season. From twinkling lights and fun activities to personalised gifts and Christmas lunch, we make sure no patient feels forgotten.
✨ These moments are only possible thanks to kind supporters like you.
Will you be a Secret Santa and help us spread hope this Christmas?
Donate now via the link in our bio or story!
Your only way into the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is through us! 🏃
If you have been debating in joining our runners, then this is your sign to sign up today! Spaces are limited and you don`t want to miss out, once they are gone they are gone!
Sign up now via the link in our story/bio
Your only way into the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is through us! 🏃
If you have been debating in joining our runners, then this is your sign to sign up today! Spaces are limited and you don`t want to miss out, once they are gone they are gone!
Sign up now via the link in our story/bio
Christmas should be magical for everyone. By becoming a Secret Santa, you can help bring joy to patients spending the holidays in hospital.
🎁 Donate now and make a difference link in our story & bio
#ChristmasAppeal
Christmas should be magical for everyone. By becoming a Secret Santa, you can help bring joy to patients spending the holidays in hospital.
🎁 Donate now and make a difference link in our story & bio
#ChristmasAppeal
We were delighted to have staff from Free Agent along to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to plant 10,000 crocus to bloom in early spring, which will be viewable from some of the wards!
Thank you to everyone who helped out, we can`t wait to see the flowers blossom! 🌻
We were delighted to have staff from Free Agent along to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to plant 10,000 crocus to bloom in early spring, which will be viewable from some of the wards!
Thank you to everyone who helped out, we can`t wait to see the flowers blossom! 🌻
Time is running out to join the festive fun! Dress up, give back, and make a difference for NHS staff and patients this December – don’t miss out! 🎅🎄
The National Elf Service Day takes place on the 11th of December, download your FREE fundraising pack via our website!
Time is running out to join the festive fun! Dress up, give back, and make a difference for NHS staff and patients this December – don’t miss out! 🎅🎄
The National Elf Service Day takes place on the 11th of December, download your FREE fundraising pack via our website!
Have you saw our recent exhibition at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, with artist Phoebe Leach?
Often we notice the artwork but never think about the impact, hear what Mr Mark Hughes and Phoebe have to say! #TonicArts #ArtsinHealthcare
Have you saw our recent exhibition at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, with artist Phoebe Leach?
Often we notice the artwork but never think about the impact, hear what Mr Mark Hughes and Phoebe have to say! #TonicArts #ArtsinHealthcare
Have you secured your place yet for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026? Spaces for the marathon and half marathon are filling up quickly, so be sure to claim your place NOW!
Have you secured your place yet for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026? Spaces for the marathon and half marathon are filling up quickly, so be sure to claim your place NOW!