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 […]
Art Exhibition Shines Light on Scotland’s First Rena…
A moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, is now open at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh marking a milestone moment for NHS Lothian’s pioneering Renal Young Adult Service.
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 […]
What’s on
Looking Through a New Lens
NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health and Tonic Arts programmes are proud to present a photographic exhibition of original images created by […]
Out of the BluePrint: A 10 year retrospective
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. […]
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
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We are currently experiencing some issues with our fundraising phone lines.
Please contact us via email: [email protected]
We hope to have them back up and running by tomorrow (Friday 27th) 🙂
Have you got your own place for Edinburgh Marathon Festival? Let us know as we would LOVE to cheer you on! 🏃👏
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Brightening up the Crichton Ward at RHCYP!
NHS Lothian Charity has commissioned artist Lauren Mosley to create 585sqm of Vinyl designs for the walls at the Crichton Ward and theatres.
Designs are bright and colourful with elements of dinosaurs, animals, and outer space. Which will help make the currently plain walls become more engaging and child friendly.
We have held a fun workshop with children to hear what they would want to see within the artwork.
To be installed in April!
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A big thank you to Elizabeth Morrison and the customers and staff at the Mariner Bar, Falkirk for their ongoing support of the breast unit patients, visitors and staff. They raised a phenomenal £6,650 from their fundraising efforts across the year and have been supporting the unit for well over a decade. This commitment to our work is very much appreciated and we are blown away by the kindness and community spirit from Elizabeth and all those who support.
This is your last chance to take part in the Edinburgh Half Marathon! We have the last few places available so grab yours now, before it`s too late!
Get your spot via the link in our bio!
Lorna Rankine celebrated her 70th birthday and organised a birthday party and raffle. Guests gave generously on the day and helped raise an incredible £1,500 to support Ward 1 at Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Staff were delighted to accept the cheque which will support them with projects to improve cancer patient care.
Thank you Lorna for sharing this special milestone year with us and helping others!👏
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This year we are celebrating YOU, our supporters and donors! 💜
Valentine’s Day is all about kindness and care, so what better day to share the love with our wonderful supporters.
Every monthly gift, donation, event sponsorship and gift in a Will helps us support NHS Lothian to do even more to care for patients, their loved ones and staff. So from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!
Eric Burnett is taking part in this Marathon Des Sables (MDS) which is a 7 day challenge spanning over 270km in the Sahara desert!
We are proud to be one of the chosen charities Eric is fundraising for, alongside a few others close to his heart.
Eric said "Thankfully I haven’t required too much attention although the NHS have saved my life on a number of occasions! The care I have received has been first class, staff have always been professional in their duties. I expect to require their services again!"
Find out more about Eric`s story and support him here 👉 https://gofund.me/01c2fd3ee