Healing Arts Scotland 2026 Roundtable

1 February 2026

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Healing Arts Scotland 2026 was announced alongside a high-level roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament, bringing together leaders from the arts, health, and public policy sectors to explore a national arts and health strategy for Scotland.

Edinburgh Day

17 June 2026

National Galleries of Scotland, National, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL

A National Healing Arts Scotland convening in Edinburgh led by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tonic Arts

Dumfries & Galloway Day

16 June 2026

Dumfries & Galloway

The Healing Arts Scotland Dumfries & Galloway programme will feature interactive sessions, discussions, performances and presentations - giving voice to people with lived experience, spotlighting impactful local work and highlighting potential cross-sector opportunities.

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Glasgow Day

19 June 2026

Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Hosted by Glasgow life at the Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow Day will feature keynote presentations from global and local leaders in arts and health followed by several breakout workshops and challenge sessions, and plenty of time to network.

Dundee Day

16 June 2026

Dundee

As part of Healing Arts Scotland, the city of Dundee will showcase and explore creative and collaborative work that connects arts and health across the lifespan.

Healing Arts Scotland Impact Evening

21 January 2025

The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP

The evening highlights key insights and recommendations from the Healing Arts Scotland 2024 impact report and evaluation findings.

Celebration closing event - Jacket for a Journey

23 August 2024

No17, 17 Boswall Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3RW

Following two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops delivered at St Columba's Hospice Care, this celebratory evening brought the project to a close.

A patch-making arts workshop - Jacket for a Journey

19 August 2024, 11AM - 6PM

No17, 17 Boswall Road, EH5 3RWm, Edinburgh

Two all-day drop-in motorbike patch-making workshops were delivered at St Columba’s, followed by a celebratory evening that brought the project to a close. Participants were invited to collaborate in the gradual decoration of vintage leather jackets.

The Centre of Things

23 August - December 2024 (Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM) (Sat-Sun 11AM-2PM)

Orkney Blide Trust, 54 Victoria St, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN

This was a photography exhibition featuring work from people with lived experience of mental ill health who participated in therapeutic activities such as photography.

Resident Craft Tutors, Eco Printing

19 August 2024 1PM-3PM

Forth Community Resource Centre, 57 Hawkwood Terrace, Forth ML11 8AT

Attendees were invited to learn how to print from flowers onto fabric, which could then be turned into cards, bags, and cushion covers. The event allowed crafting enthusiasts to work together, make friends, share ideas and skills, and improve their wellbeing through creativity.

Planet Youth: Family Wellbeing Session

19 August 2024 11AM-12:30PM

Alloa Family Centre, East Castle Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB

The workshop focused on creative play and healing arts for children and their families, offering a range of activities from playful finger-painting for toddlers to mindful mandalas for parents. These creative opportunities aimed to foster family bonding, reduce stress, and promote emotional wellbeing through art.

Curious Seed, A Field Happening...NOW

22 August 2024 10AM-6PM

Holyrood Park, Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG (by the hedge near Holyrood Palace wall)

An invitation was extended to gather with one another in nature for a durational dance vigil in solidarity with those facing oppression, apartheid, genocide, and state violence across the world. Over 8 hours, dancers took the place of the candle that stayed lit during the vigil.

What's On

Healing Arts Scotland 2026 Roundtable

Edinburgh Day

Dumfries & Galloway Day

Glasgow Day

Dundee Day

Healing Arts Scotland Impact Evening

Celebration closing event - Jacket for a Journey

A patch-making arts workshop - Jacket for a Journey

The Centre of Things

Resident Craft Tutors, Eco Printing

Planet Youth: Family Wellbeing Session

Curious Seed, A Field Happening...NOW