Taylor Swift left her Scottish fans spellbound with an unforgettable performance during the second night of her Eras Tour at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium. In an enchanting Saturday evening that mixed nostalgia with novelty, Swift delivered a surprise mashup that included "All of the Girls You Loved Before" from her latest 2023 album, intertwined with "Crazier," a hit from the 2009 Hannah Montana movie.
Swift, engaging intimately with her audience, highlighted the rarity of the older song. "You get extra points if you know this next song at all because it is really, really old," she remarked, eliciting cheers from the crowd as she transitioned into the song with her acoustic piano performance.
The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Swift praised the audience's enthusiasm. "Oh my God, you’re so unbelievable," she exclaimed before continuing her performance. The night's setlist also featured another creative mashup: "The Bolter" from her anticipated 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department, paired with "Getaway Car" from her 2017 album, Reputation.
Earlier in the week, the local Reel Time Pipe Band set the stage for Swift's arrival with a cover of her 2008 classic "Love Story," performed right in the stadium she was set to play. The Scottish First Minister, John Swinney, also participated in the welcome, humorously renaming Loch Tay to "Loch Tay Tay" in tribute to the pop icon. In a heartfelt video message, Swinney hoped Swift would explore the scenic beauty of Loch Tay, offering a warm Scottish welcome that epitomized the country's affection for the singer.
This visit marks Swift's return to Scotland since her 2015 concert in Glasgow during the 1989 World Tour. During that visit, she shared her personal connection to the country, revealing her Scottish heritage and expressing her fondness for the Scottish people.
Despite a drizzly start in Lyon, France, just days earlier, Swift's performance in Edinburgh was a testament to her enduring appeal and her ability to connect with fans across generations and geographies through her music and her mastery of the live performance.
