HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House care home in Murrayfield, Edinburgh, hosted its very own ‘Taylor Swift at Murrayfield’ event (and avoided the predicted road closures and lengthy queues) before the star arrived for her three consecutive concerts to kick-off the UK leg of The Eras Tour.
Residents and staff sang and danced along to the 14-time Grammy winner’s greatest hits. The home even had a life-sized Taylor Swift cardboard cut-out to mark the American pop icon’s arrival.
There were also lanyards with passes attached, which were provided to the “Scottish Swiftie” residents to replicate the fans’ experience. Taylor Swift posters were also displayed, and balloons added to the party atmosphere.
All “eventgoers” were also handed silver pompoms and Taylor Swift masks to immerse themselves in the celebrations. Staff dressed up in costumes to dance along to tracks such as ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, ‘Shake It Off’ and ‘Love Story’ with a dance group who performed throughout the event.
Residents also enjoyed confectionary, as well as cocktails and mocktails.
Home manager Fiona Truesdale said: “I was thrilled to host the ‘Taylor Swift at Murrayfield House’ event. “Our residents really enjoyed the celebrations. We all sang along to Taylor’s biggest hits with costumes and bunting providing added sparkle – befitting of the superstar.
“We are excited to welcome Taylor Swift back to Scotland for the first time since 2015. All of us Scottish Swifties can’t wait to see her back to perform at Murrayfield Stadium, which is just over a mile away from us at Murrayfield House.”