John Swinney has told Taylor Swift and her legion of fans that they are "really really welcome here in Scotland ." The First Minister said he was "thrilled" by the imminent arrival of the global pop superstar. He also backed a radio station's bid to temporarily change the name Loch Tay in his Perthshire North constituency to Loch Tay Tay.
READ MORE: Harassment on trains campaign ahead of Taylor Swift Edinburgh gigs Mr Swinney told Heart Radio “So, first thing I want to say to Taylor and to all of her Swifties is they're really really welcome here in Scotland. "I'm so thrilled that Scotland is the starting point in the UK for Taylor's European tour. And the fact that Loch Tay is being renamed Loch Tay Tay is just fabulous and I speak as someone who represents Loch Tay, who loves Loch Tay and who's got the privilege of representing the area to say an extra special welcome to Taylor to Scotland.
"I really hope she has the chance to go and see Loch Tay or should I say Loch Tay Tay because it is the most beautiful part of Scotland. "She'll get a really warm welcome here. And I know all of the Swifties will be so exhilarated by her presence in Scotland.
” 🎶 Scotland welcomes @taylorswift13 on Friday. 📢 Here's a message from Scotland's First Minister @JohnSwinney pic.twitter.
com/MHUYk2WgHh — The SNP (@theSNP) June 5, 2024 Heart Breakfast’s Des and Jennifer said: “We’re giving Taylor the ultimate Scottish welcome by officially renaming the iconic Loch Tay, Loch Tay T.