EXCLUSIVE Taylor Swift steps off private jet hidden by an umbrella at Edinburgh airport before being whisked away under police escort as excitement builds for first UK leg of sell-out Eras tour

The American megastar, 34, arrived at lunchtime and was shrouded by umbrellas before being whisked away in a blacked-out vehicle accompanied by a police escort.

The attempt to stay out of view is reminiscent of a similar trick Taylor played when she arrived to Los Angeles airport in February before supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl.

The Cruel Summer singer will be performing tonight, Saturday and Sunday in Edinburgh before heading to Liverpool, Cardiff and Wembley.

Excitement is building ahead of the British leg of her sell-out Eras Tour, and devoted fans, who call themselves Swifties, have been queuing since 3am, braving the miserable Scottish weather as they do so.