Tonic Collection

Royal Edinburgh Hospital: Staff Wellbeing Space in Mackinnon House

We are delighted to have enhanced the newly refurbished Wellbeing Suites at Royal Edinburgh Hospital with artworks from our Collection. Working collaboratively with staff, the team installed artworks which reflect the calming and relaxed nature of the space. The works are now available for all NHS staff at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital to enjoy alongside the Wellbeing Suites’ programme of mindfulness events and workshops.

Artworks selected by staff include: Adam Bridgland, Barry Smith, Gordon House, Jo Ganter, Robert T. H. Smith and Val Menon 

St John’s Hospital: Canteen Enhancements

We recently completed our enhancement of the canteen at St John’s, creating a more inviting and creative space for staff, patients and visitors to enjoy.

The enhancements include hanging collection artworks by Katie Watson, Tom Hammick, repainting and creating a heritage display with embroidery and photography from Lothian Health Services Archive relating to the former Bangour General Hospital in Livingston.

We hope that the colour and artworks help create a stimulating, welcoming space for people to relax in and get some breathing space in contrast to the busy, pressured wards in the hospital.

Framing by Detail Framing. Interpretation boards by Eastern Exhibition and Display.

Astley Ainslie: Memory Assessment and Treatment Service Centre

The entire floor of the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) Centre has now been refreshed with calming and peaceful artworks enhancing the space for staff and patients.

Working collaboratively with the MATS Centre staff, the team selected works from the collection which focused on themes of nature, tranquility and wildlife imagery.

Selected artists include: Christina Brodie and Euphen Alexander.
Artwork reframing by Detail Framing

Edinburgh Cancer Centre

We teamed up with staff at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital to pick out some incredible artwork that has helped transform the public spaces.
From calming landscapes to more abstract pieces, this mini-art gallery helps brighten up the space and fosters a warm and inviting atmosphere for patients, visitors and staff.

It’s a great testament to the profound impact art can have on enhancing spaces and improving wellbeing.

Selected artists include Elizabeth Ogilvie and Rob Page (image below), Emma Lawrenson, Francis Walker, James Fairgrieve, Kim Minuti, Louise Hopkins, Rhona Fleming and Samantha Cary.

Leith Community Treatment Centre

In collaboration with the incredible staff at Leith Community Treatment Centre, we have successfully completed Phase 2 Centre’s enhancement works.

The first floor and Group Room has been freshly considered and curated to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The transformation has been warmly received by both visitors and staff, making a positive impact on everyone’s experience.

The Radiology Department and Endoscopy Waiting Area have been refreshed with new art works from our Tonic Collection to enhance the environment for both staff and patients. Each work has been carefully selected and installed in order to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Art like this helps to make hospital spaces more inviting, humanising the environment and softening the clinical setting with beauty, colour and creativity.

Selected artists include: Katie Downie, Marj Bond, James Furneaux, Carola Gordon and Erica Patterson
Artwork reframing by Detail Framing

Royal Edinburgh Hospital: Cullen Centre

Another highlight from our Tonic Arts Collection Team is this recent install at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s Cullen Centre. The walls have been refreshed with colourful uplifting artworks to enhance the wellbeing of both staff and patients.

Artists selected include: Jonas Brwood, Linda Farquharson, and Tom Pigeon
Works framed by Detail Framing