Taylor Swift’s latest tour stop in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a night to remember for fans, filled with surprises, both on and off the stage. As the “Anti-Hero” singer took the stage for her Eras Tour, eagle-eyed Swifties noticed a new addition to her Tortured Poets Department outfit – a pair of elegant black gloves.
This small wardrobe change sparked a flurry of speculation among fans on social media, with many theorizing that the gloves were a practical solution to combat the chilly Scottish weather.
Keeping Warm and Avoiding Cramps
“NEW BLACK GLOVES?!? Here’s my not-exciting theory: they’re for practical purposes,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a photo of Swift sporting the gloves. “It’s chilly in Edinburgh. TTPD is long and she dances very little until ‘Broken Heart.’ Her hands need to be warm to avoid another acoustic-set hand cramp. So, gloves. But fashionable ones!”
Another user on X shared the same theory alongside a video of Swift singing the track “But Daddy I Love Him” from her latest album. “Taylor is now wearing black gloves during the TTPD set tonight after her hand cramped from the cold yesterday,” the person wrote. “(As someone who isn’t used to this weather even though it’s warm for locals, same Taylor, same.) #EdinburghTStheErasTour.”
Confirmed Hand Cramp Incident
The fans’ theories were not unfounded, as Deadline reported that the Grammy-winning singer had indeed paused her first show in Edinburgh on Friday, June 7, due to the cold weather. “Oh God! Hand cramp!” she reportedly said. “I’m so sorry, everyone. This has never happened before, but my hand is frozen. I’m just going to warm it. I’m so embarrassed. My hand’s like a claw!”
Despite the minor setback, Swift’s Edinburgh shows were filled with memorable moments, including a surprise proposal that she witnessed during her performance.
A Proposal in the Daylight
“I love performing this entire show in the sunlight, because I’m pretty sure I just, like, saw somebody getting engaged over here,” she told the crowd after performing “Cardigan,” per a video posted on Threads. “You have no idea, I never get to see that, right? Because it’s, like, dark usually at night,” Swift explained. “But it’s not right now, so congratulations. Wow, I just saw that whole thing! Uh, man, that’s amazing. Thanks for doing that at my concert, that’s a big moment — huge!”
Endless Summer Days in Edinburgh
The reason Swift was able to witness the proposal in broad daylight was due to the extended hours of sunlight in Edinburgh during the summer months. Despite the cold weather, Edinburgh had more than 17 hours of sunlight on Friday, providing the perfect backdrop for Swift’s performance and the couple’s special moment.