Jared Evitts
BBC Newsbeat reporter in Edinburgh

It’s been an early start for many Swifties – including 22-year-old Sam Best.

He’s come from Newcastle and says he’s been in the queue since 4am, being fourth in line.

When Taylor eventually comes on stage, he says “the adrenaline is just going to kick in”.

“It’s going to be the best night of my life. Actually seeing it in real life rather than on a screen.”

And he’s hoping Taylor’s surprise acoustic song is… seven.

“Because it’s my favourite song and today is the seventh of June!”

Lilly and Grace, from Aberdeen, don't regret the early rise this morning, as they've ended up at the very front of the queue outside Murrayfield.

Others have come from across the world to see the start of Taylor Swift's UK tour tonight.

Megan Bonar
Reporting from Murrayfield

Jess and Wayne Travis from Yorkshire are rocking Midnights-themed outfits, with Jess handmaking her very own Karma jacket. “It took three weeks to make,” she says. “I hot-glued all the fringing on by hand.” Countless hours and blisters, later she is very happy with the result. Husband Wayne took a bit of convincing to get into costume but in the end was happy to "do as he was told”.

Now if you're just joining us, good afternoon and welcome to the Taylor Swift Eras tour live page.

Fans have been arriving at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh since the early hours of the morning to secure their place in line for the first UK night of the tour.

Swift's last Scottish concert was on the 1989 tour back in 2015 and the capital city is warmly welcoming her back with trams emblazoned with her name to cafe's and restaurants offering 'Taylor-made' creations like Blank Space chocolates and Enchanted tea.

The typical Scottish drizzly weather has led fans to don a poncho or a cardigan.

We know All Too Well how dedicated Swifties can be and we'll provide updates of one of the Best Days of Your Life all day long.

Jared Evitts
BBC Newsbeat reporter in Edinburgh

Catyah Aquino and Mark Antonio have come from the Philippines to see Taylor Swift.

It was a journey from the Philippines to Hong Kong to London before ending up outside Murrayfield for Catyah.

"Even though I haven’t had much sleep, I’m really excited. It’s my first time in the UK," she tells Newsbeat.

Mark has been here for a bit longer and says he’s loving his time in Edinburgh so far as the city has "the nicest people".

"Edinburgh's very magical. It adds to the magic of seeing Taylor Swift," he says.

Angie Brown
Edinburgh and East reporter

A giant kaleidosphere of Taylor Swift has been created at the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions in Edinburgh to mark the pop superstar's arrival in the city.

A bespoke animation of the singer has been specially drawn for the tourist attraction on the Royal Mile, which shows the star wearing a Scottish See You Jimmy hat while playing bagpipes as she travels through the capital on her way to Murrayfield.

Her image is split into dozens of pieces to create an illusion 9ft deep.

Andrew Johnson, director of the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, told BBC Scotland: "We actually invited her here in every which way but she hasn't taken us up on our offer yet.

"When we heard Taylor Swift was coming to Edinburgh we thought let’s do something for the many Swifties who are coming to town so this is what we have come up with.

"I am a fan of Taylor Swift so I also managed to get a life-size cut out of her for the attraction here too."

Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent

Taylor Swift is set to break an attendance record when she plays Murrayfield stadium tonight.

Edinburgh Council granted organisers permission to increase the stadium’s capacity by more than 5,000 people - from 67,130 to 72,990.

That means she’ll play to more than 200,000 people over the next three nights. And Sunday marks the 100th show of the Eras tour – which the star is surely set to celebrate.

Swift mania appears to be spreading across Edinburgh today.

Samantha Whale from Thurso had rollers in her hair as she attended the friendship bracelet making workshop in St James Quarter.

"I’m getting ready for tonight and hope I’ll have nice big bouncy curls for Taylor Swift," she says.

"I’ve come down from Thurso with my niece. We’ve brought sparkly dresses and cowboy boots to wear with the bracelets we’re making."

Also at the friendship bracelet making workshop was Ryan Novosel, Age 10, From Cincinnati Ohio on a birthday surprise trip.

Ryan explains: "I put the words Down Bad on the bracelet I made because it is my favourite song from her new album.

"I love Taylor Swift because I think she’s a good inspiration and I love to sing.

"When I feel sad I listen to her because she has encouraging songs and it makes me feel encouraged.

"She’s always happy and even when it’s raining she finds a way to make her fans happy.

"So she’s my favourite singer because of that."

By Frankie Allan, BBC Scotland News

Supporting Taylor Swift on her The Eras Tour is American rock band, Paramore. Formed in 2004, the band is often associated with the "emo" music scene, particularly due to their early work in the mid-2000s.

While they didn't define the genre, they played a significant role in popularising it. Their 2007 album"Riot!" helped bring emo out into the mainstream, with anthems like "Misery Business" showcasing their ability to craft emotionally charged yet accessible music.

Over the years, Paramore has evolved their sound, incorporating elements of pop and new wave, which was shown in their 2017 album"After Laughter.

"Paramore's evolution, which has incorporated new wave, synth-pop, and alternative rock, has demonstrated the band’s versatility and kept their music relevant.

In their performances as part of The Eras Tour, Paramore will come charged with nostalgia alongside some fresh sounds with their newer tracks, attracting a mass of millennials and Gen Z audiences.

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Multiple acts have supported The Eras Tour throughout its run, most notably Sabrina Carpenter, the artist behind the 2024 summer-hit “Espresso”.

On the UK and Europe section of the tour, the American rock-band Paramore, fronted by Hayley Williams, is supporting The Eras Tour.

In London, Paramore and Swift be joined by smaller artists METTE on June 21, Griff on June 22 and Benson Boone in June 23.

• Taylor Swift: Singer METTE on opening the Eras tour at Wembley - BBC News
• Taylor Swift announces Griff as support act for Wembley - BBC News

Jared Evitts
BBC Newsbeat reporter in Edinburgh

We meet siblings Hester and Hamish.

Hester, 22, has been up since 5am and says she’s been "getting ready, panicking, doing all my makeup, making it look perfect…"

But she has moral support in the form of her brother.

Hamish, 21, isn’t actually going to the concert, but has come from Newcastle purely to keep his sister company in the queue.

"I thought I'll just come up on the train and help you. And I'm leaving today after she goes in," he says.

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

As Scottish Swifties gear up for the Edinburgh tour we've been canvassing her secret support within the Scottish Parliament.

Politics correspondent Phil Sim took to the corridors and crannies of Holyrood to poll MSPs on their top Taylor Swift tunes...

The Eras tour might be a huge money-spinner this weekend – but the picture is bleaker for many other venues across Scotland.

Charity the Music Venue Trust say the number of spaces closing in Scotland has increased from one in 2021 and five in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

They have proposed a £1 levy from every ticket sale at stadium gigs in the country – like Taylor Swift this weekend and P!nk’s two night stint at Hampden Park in Glasgow later in June - which they believe would generate £1m per year.

Scottish Greens culture spokesman Mark Ruskell MSP is among those to back this plan, believing it would help the country’s grassroots scene.

He said: “There are fantastic artists and music venues who are feeling the strain like never before. There are iconic venues that have provided a starting ground for some of the biggest artists in the world.

“We need to stand with them and support them, otherwise we risk losing them for good.”

The Scottish government previously said they were "strongly considering" the idea.

Megan Bonar
Reporting from Murrayfield

"If Taylor’s here we are here,” says 23-year-old Mitzi and friend Robin, 21 from Rotterdam. They have made the trip into a full holiday visiting Edinburgh Castle and a whisky distillery. The Swifties say Taylor Swift means the world to them, and her songs “really capture every emotion.” Mitizi adds she’s been a fan since she was five-years-old so has grown up with the pop star. “I’ve gone through all my life eras with Taylor, so I can’t wait to see her live."

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Friendship bracelets are a major part of the Taylor Swift experience - they are handmade, typically out of plastic wire and colourful beads – many fans add letter beads to spell out some of Swift’s albums or lyrics.

They have been a staple of the Eras Tour since the start, inspired by a lyric in Swift’s 2022 song from Midnights“You’re On Your Own Kid.”

The lyrics in the song are,“So, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it."

Swifties go up to each other and trade bracelets they have made with other concert goers. If you’re planning to make some friendship bracelets, you may be too late!

Previously, shops in Australia reported that beads were selling out when Swift was there.

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If you’re a Taylor Swift fan - or Swiftie - travelling from Haymarket station – you could start your armwear collection early.

ScotRail says that their staff have been busy making friendship bracelets for Swift fans passing through the station on their way to The Eras Tour.

Friendship bracelets are handmade, typically out of plastic wire and colourful beads.

Often Swifties will add letter beads on their bracelets to spell out some of Swift’s albums or lyrics.

You can collect or trade one with ScotRail staff throughout the weekend.

Image source, PA

Here’s the best way to do it.

Each night over 70,000 Swifties will be travelling to Murrayfield Stadium to see Taylor Swift, and roads are expected to be busy.

There is no parking at the stadium, so if you are planning to drive make sure to park 15-30 minutes from the stadium and walk the final bit of your journey if you can.

The best way to travel to the Eras Tour will be using Edinburgh’s public transport:

Trams - There is an Edinburgh Tram, external stop at Murrayfield Stadium, and trams will be on until at least 1am. But they can only take you throughout Edinburgh. Read more here, external.

Walking - Murrayfield isn’t too far from major train stations, with Haymarket around a 25-minute walk away and Edinburgh Waverly in the city centre around 50 minutes.

Trains - Scotrail services from both stations will stop earlier than the trams, with the last service to Glasgow Queen Street at 12:12am.

ScotRail says additional late-night services with extra carriages will operate from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Dundee, Dunblane, and Perth.

Angie Brown
Edinburgh and East reporter

Fans wanting to prolong the Swiftie experience this weekend in Edinburgh can go on a city crawl of dozens of businesses with specially Taylored events.

The Edinburgh Taylored Taste Trail sees shops, cafes and restaurants showcasing cocktails, mocktails, afternoon teas, ice creams, desserts, and cupcakes inspired by the singer's iconic songs.

There are Blank Space chocolates, Shake It Off confetti creations and Enchanted tea blends.

Lauren Stenhouse, co-owner of Coro The Chocolate Cafe, told BBC Scotland News she had created a Taylor-inspired chocolate fondue board.

She said: "When you see Taylor you think pink and glitzy. I've created a fondue board that embodies Taylor Swift with pink marshmallows, sprinkles and raspberries.

"It's so exciting to have all this buzz in the city while we host three of her concerts."

Megan Bonar
Reporting from Murrayfield

Ponchos are the must have accessory.

Lucy, Emily, Katie and Alice from Surrey say the ponchos add to their outfits.

The four friends are wearing outfits to represent the Midnights, Red, Fearless and Lover albums.

“We spent way too long planning our outfits,” Lucy told BBC Scotland News “the cold just adds to it.”