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
Art prizes bring new works into NHS Lothian settings, …
Patients, visitors and staff across NHS Lothian will benefit from new additions to the Tonic Arts collection, following the award of three purchase prizes at major Scottish exhibitions in 2026.
Edinburgh Artist Reunited with Long-Lost Painting at t…
What began as an ordinary hospital visit turned into an extraordinary moment of rediscovery for one Edinburgh artist and a heartwarming reminder of the stories hanging on the walls of our hospitals.
New Staff Wellbeing Space Officially Opens at St John�…
We were delighted to official open the new dedicated staff wellbeing space at St John’s, designed to provide a calm and restorative environment away from the clinical setting.
Art for Health: RSA200 Exhibition Arrives at the Royal…
This spring, Tonic Arts is hosting RSA200 Art for Health at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – part of a Scotland-wide touring programme celebrating the Royal Scottish Academy’s 200th anniversary.
What’s on
Tonic Arts Network: Drop in sessions to celebrate the festive season
Join us for our next online network event to discover more about our Havens participatory project, other staff wellbeing projects and how to develop them.
BOLD by Caroline Sikkenk
A photography exhibition highlighting the experiences of women living with breast cancer including patients from the Western General Hospital. We […]
Pressure, Light, Fire by Daniele Sambo
NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts are excited to bring Daniele Sambo’s beautiful, personal and thought-provoking artwork to the Hospital Exhibitions […]
My Journey by the Renal Young Adult Service
My Journey is a moving and inspiring art exhibition created by young adults living with kidney conditions, marking a milestone […]
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.
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
This week our Nature Ranger Lou has been getting crafty with the renal peer support group. They created some amazing bat themed lanterns then headed across to Lochranza children`s ward at RHCYP to give to patients there so they could enjoy some nature themed spooky fun!
Last chance to be in for a chance to win big in our Christmas Prize Draw of our Staff Lottery! 🎅
Sign up by November 1st on our website to be in for the chance of winning £3000!
It`s only a pound to enter!
Don`t miss out enter on our website 🔗
The #TonicArts Collection team are pleased to share details of a recent artwork install completed at the management offices of the Royal Infirmary’s Ward 106. Bold, abstract pieces were chosen by staff to adorn their office walls, creating a more inviting and dynamic work environment. From large-scale projects to smaller artwork installs, the Tonic Arts Collection is available to be enjoyed by staff, patients and visitors alike.
Artwork by: @alexknubleyartist and #BrownleeArmour
#adoseofcreativity #artsandhealth @nhs_lothian
Wow what a year we have had at the @Kiltwalk events! 🤩
We are ecstatic to announce that thanks to our amazing Kiltwalkers we have raised over £83,000! With £75k of that being from Edinburgh Kiltwalk alone 🥳
Thank you to our amazing Kiltwalkers who have taken part in events across the country, many miles have been counted with the most inspirational stories behind them. We cannot thank you all enough, you are all true #CharityChampions 💜
Not long left before our Lapland raffle closes! 🎟️
Be in for the chance of winning a magical day in Finnish Lapland with your family and meet the big man himself, Santa Claus, in his homeland.
2024 Lapland winner Aimee said, "Winning a trip to Lapland through a charity that supports families affected by cancer (NHS Lothian Charity: Fighting Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE), was an unforgettable experience and something I will always be grateful for. From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into a winter wonderland. The snow-covered landscapes, magical forest surroundings and activities such as husky and reindeer sleigh rides, tobogganing, snowmobiles and the incredible igloo will stay with my family forever. And of course meeting Santa Claus and his elves was a massive highlight for my boys as well!"
Get your ticket on our website!
*The draw closes on the 28th of October, 2026 and will be drawn on the 2nd of November, 2026 at 1:30pm.
Join the University of Edinburgh tomorrow to celebrate World Menopause Day with a Wellbeing Walk around the Bioquarter at 12:30pm! You will be able to spot our new signage around the area highlighting routes & information about wildlife. 🚶➡️🌳🍂
Meet at Enlighten two, Usher Building #GreenHealth
The #TonicArts Collection Team recently installed artworks at the Western General Hospital’s Residency Building. Working closely with the staff, multiple works were chosen to be installed along the building’s corridors and counselling rooms. Themes of nature were selected to instil an overall feeling of tranquillity, calmness and inward reflection. Featured artworks by #BarbaraRobertson @moynaflannigan and #JanBates.
Reframing by @detail framing
#NHSChartiy #adoseofcreativity #artsandhealth @nhs_lothian
Wishing both Joshua and Charlie better known as @ChafingfortheCure_ the best of luck this weekend as they take part in the Amesterdam Marathon!
Two true #charitychampions raising money for Ward 6 at the Western General Hospital, we can’t wait to see our logo across the water in Amsterdam 🤩
Find out more about their story & donate here 👉 https://ow.ly/lWWj50ZYqRY