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3 July, 2026

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.

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Dr Duncan Thomson standing beside his artwork: Across the Land

23 June, 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.

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group of people smiling at the camera in the staff wellbeing space at St John's Hospital

3 June, 2026

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.

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1 April, 2026

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.

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Staff enjoying the Trolleydarity sensory adventure at the Western General

3 November, 2025

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 Alan Grieve co-curated for patients and staff across NHS Lothian presented by National Theatre of Scotland and NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts.

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patients and staff standing in front of artwork

29 October, 2025

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.

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Charlie Gorman, musician and guitarist, playing guitar

26 August, 2025

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

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27 June, 2025

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 […]

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Sharon Quigley's vinyl designs on the glass corridor at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital

23 June, 2025

Transforming Healthcare Spaces

Key Takeaways from Our Latest Tonic Arts Network Event We had a fantastic turnout for our June Tonic Arts Network […]

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Music in Hospitals and Care musician Charlie Gorman performing at the Hive, Royal Edinburgh Hospital

14 May, 2025

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.

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