The London Symphony Orchestra in the NHS Project from Edinburgh International Festival. Photo – Mihaela Bodlovic

21 August, 2023

London Symphony Orchestra Strikes a Chord with Staff a...

World-renowned London Symphony Orchestra has performed a series of ground-breaking concerts at four hospitals across NHS Lothian as part of the Edinburgh International Festival. The uplifting events, organised in collaboration with NHS Lothian Charity, saw patients and staff enjoy some respite and distraction through an afternoon of music.

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In the Trees detail© John Brown, photo by cro+kow

Social and Geographic Context: Edinburgh Haematology Centre

I find myself gazing into a circular haze of blue. I could be looking at a picture of the earth, […]

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Baralettes © Alex Allan, photo by Matthew Barnes ELCH

Clinical Collaboration

There’s a multitude of studies with evidence that people actually heal and repair more quickly in a creative physical environment,” […]

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Horse © Kenny Hunter, photo by cro+kow

Context and Place: East Lothian

What does it mean to commission artworks for a hospital? There are certain requirements the artists and makers must consider […]

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Sanctuary © Lindsay Perth, photo by Rebecca Milling

Crafting of Considered Spaces; Mindful Making

In the market town of Haddington in East Lothian, a purpose-built modern healthcare facility is operating with an innovative approach […]

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Waterlines © Sharon Quigley, photo cro+kow

Nature Bathing; Edinburgh Haematology Centre and East Lothian Community Hospital

Humans are genetically predisposed to be attracted to nature. We desire to seek connections to the natural world, which foster […]

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Sanctuary © Lindsay Perth, photo by Rebecca Milling

25 January, 2023

New Tonic Arts commissions see artists and makers play...

The project is centred on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors through the incorporation of art and craft.

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Forth Flora © Lorna Fraser, photo by cro+kow

2 November, 2022

Tonic Arts wins prestigious healthcare award for stunn...

This year’s awards continued to honour the innovation, architecture, people, products and services that are helping to transform patient care in both the NHS and private sector.

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Tiled Corridor © Frances Priest, photo by Shannon Tofts Photgraphy

7 February, 2021

Award-winning Tonic Arts receives four highly commende...

The Building Better Healthcare Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation in healthcare and recognise the people leading the way across the sector.

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