Taylor Swift sent fans in a frenzy when she graced the stage for her first UK concert in six years on Friday.
Over 70,000 Swifties packed Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium to see the American superstar, 34, give her all in the first of her three performances in Scotland’s capital.
And the stans received quite the treat when she added two unexpected mashups of previous tracks during the ‘surprise song’ segment of the show.
Taylor performed a guitar mashup of Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve from Midnights 3am Edition and I Know Places from 1989. The second ‘surprise song’ was a piano hybrid of ‘Tis the Damn Season from Evermore and Daylight from Lover.
The reaction from Swifties was swift, as they took to social media to share their feelings about these surprise medleys.
Taylor Swift sent fans in a frenzy when she graced the stage for her first UK concert in six years on Friday
Over 70,000 Swifties packed Edinburgh ’s Murrayfield Stadium to see the American superstar, 34, give her all in the first of her three performances in Scotland’s capital
‘This is the best combo of surprise songs ever like, unbeatable,’ posted one fan, as another shared ‘Edinburgh wins!’
However, some fans expressed their disappointment at missing out on these unique pairings.
‘DR TAYLOW ALISON SWIFT WHAT R U DOING?,’ posted one fans, as another, shared, ‘NOOOO I lost Daylight and TIs The Damn Season at the same time Nooooo’
Another chimed in: ‘Taylor Swift wants me dead as I walk’.
‘Im so done with Taylor swift not tis the damn season first she takes it off the setlist then she sings it without me Im so done with her,’ added one fan.
Still yet another added: ‘She played would’ve could’ve should’ve, tis the damn season, and daylight the DAY BEFORE MY SHOW. Taylor swift if I find I will kill you’
Opening the show she addressed the crowd saying: ‘What a way to welcome a lass to Scotland’ as she appeared in a sparkling blue and gold bodysuit.
Other outfit changes included a glittering red dress for We’ll Never Ever Get Back Together and a flowing lavender gown to sing Enchanted.
Taylor performed a guitar mashup of Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve from Midnights 3am Edition and I Know Places from 1989, while the second ‘surprise song’ was a piano hybrid of ‘Tis the Damn Season from Evermore and Daylight from Lover
The reaction from Swifties was swift, as they took to social media to share their feelings about these surprise medleys
Fearless saw her change into a black and silver tasseled mini dress which she stayed in to perform Look What You Made Me Do.
Fans have predicted certain outfits, such as her ‘This Is Not Taylor’s Version’ T-shirt and sequinned black dresses could be a hint at Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
Prior to the concert, Swifties reacted with glee when the singer touched down in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon.
The American megastar arrived at lunchtime and was shrouded by umbrellas before being whisked away in a blacked-out vehicle accompanied by a police escort.
The attempt to stay out of the view is reminiscent of a similar trick Taylor played when she arrived to Los Angeles airport in February before supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl.
Excitement for Taylor’s opening UK date had been brewing for hours on end, with ticket holders queueing since the early hours of Friday morning in an attempt to grab the best possible spot.
Swifties had begun waiting in chilly temperatures of just seven degrees outside Edinburgh’s Murrayfield stadium from 3am.
Fans then covered their sparkling outfits with waterproof coats and some even resorted to wearing plastic bags over their shoes to stay dry.
Staunch fans had pitched up tents to make an impromptu camp outside the home of Scottish rugby overnight.
Opening the show she addressed the crowd saying: ‘What a way to welcome a lass to Scotland’
To date she has released 10 studio albums since 2006, and four re-recordings, which is part of her mission to completely own her own music
She later changed into a white T-shirt which read ‘This Is Not Taylor’s Version’ while singing 22 – a possible nod at a new recording of a previous album
At least 12 tents were set up close to the stadium gates as fans travelled from all over the country to be among the first in line to see the Anti-Hero star.
Other Swifties packed out hotels in Edinburgh’s historic centre having jetted in from the far corners of the globe as the pop queen kicks off the British leg of her Eras tour in Edinburgh tonight, Saturday and Sunday before heading to Liverpool, Cardiff and Wembley.
On Friday morning the first few hardy souls began gathering in Roseburn Park to wait for the entrance gates to open at 3pm.
Taylor was also heralded with a ‘Scottish welcome’ by The Reel Time Band, an 11-piece band made up of eight highland bagpipers and three drummers, who performed her song Love Story on the steps outside the venue, while wearing ‘era-fied’ kilts.
The Grammy winner will be performing a total of 15 shows in the UK during her Eras Tour
The Grammy winner will be performing a total of 15 shows in the UK during her Eras Tour.
After her shows in Edinburgh, she will head to Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium for three performances from June 13-15.
She will then make her debut in Wales with a one-night show at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
To conclude her UK leg, Taylor will take the stage at Wembley Stadium for eight shows, starting with three nights from June 21-23, and returning for five more performances later in the summer, from August 15-20.
