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
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.
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
What’s on
Healing Arts Scotland | National Conference
As part of a week long celebration of Arts in Health, join the Tonic Arts team and peers for a […]
Healing Arts Scotland | Edinburgh & Lothians Day
Join the Tonic Arts team and peers for a day of sharing practice, celebrating achievement and connecting with others working across arts and health in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
BOLD by Caroline Sikkenk
A photography exhibition highlighting the experiences of women living with breast cancer including patients from the Western General Hospital. We […]
Art for Health – Scottish Healthcare Collective
A Scottish NHS Arts Partners Touring Exhibition: two touring exhibitions of visual artworks by RSA Academicians and award winners.
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 nature ranger Lou and volunteer teams at the Bioquarter planted outside the entrance to the Department of Clinical Neuroscience/ Royal Hospital for Children and Young People a few months ago and it is great to see their hard work is paying off!
They planted drought resistant, nectar rich plants and so far it`s been well received and they are now blossoming in this lovely weather!
The #TonicArts Collection team are excited to share photos of their recent install at Duncan St. Dental. Through a collaborative process with staff, a selection of artworks was chosen to creatively enhance the spaces used by staff and patients. Recent purchases from @lottiefarmer7 now add a splash of colour and joy to the first-floor corridors, and a series of existing collection works have been thoughtfully curated along the ground floor. Fresh new frames with a hint of colour from @detailframing add an extra dimension of detail which beautifully compliments the works on display.
Additional artworks by: #BarbaraRobertson #FrancesRichardson and @susanmitchellillustration
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It`s the first of June which means it is the first day of our Walk 100 Mile challenge!!!
We are wishing everyone taking part the best of luck and can`t wait to see you all out and about rocking your purple t-shirts!
Be sure to tag us in your updates 😉💜
Has seeing all the photos from the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, gave you FOMO?
Well don’t worry because you can sign up for 2027!!!
If you sign up now you will be able to use our EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of 25% off also!
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Last week we celebrated both #CreativityandWellbeingWeek and #greenhealthweek2026 with news of the #TonicArts purchase prize @royal_scottish_academy, with a beautiful new work by Brianna Toss with a beautiful new work by Brianna Toss, that reflects on lots of arts & green health wellbeing joy!
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*please note this is only opened to staff of NHS Lothian
Our #TonicArts Collection team recently completed an install of artworks at Astley Ainslie Hospital’s Morelands Pavilion. Through a collaboration between the collection team and Morelands staff, a curated selection of works was chosen to brighten up and enhance the space. Featured works by @oliviairvineart @gilltyson @bryanangus.art and @stephaniedeesfortune elevate the rooms, creating a more cohesive and enjoyable environment for patients and staff.
Framing by @detailframing
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WOW what a weekend!! We had some amazing #CharityChampions take part in the @edinburghmarathonfestival !
The atmosphere and weather was exceptional, but with great weather brings another challenge for our runners who are used to Scottish weather…
We are so proud of every single one of you! WELL DONE and CONGRATULATIONS!!! 👏🎉