Harry Styles makes history by welcoming Scotland's largest ever live audience after more than 65,000 attend his Murrayfield gig in Edinburgh
Harry Styles has made history by welcoming Scotland's largest ever live audience at his Edinburgh show on Saturday evening.
The former One Direction star broke the record at the Scotland rugby team's Murrayfield Stadium, where more than 65,000 fans converged to watch his performance on May 27.
Styles, 29, also welcomed tens of thousands to his preceding show in the Scottish capital on Friday May 26, but Saturday set a benchmark as the biggest audience for a musical performance in the country's history.
An official statement from show promoters DF Concerts & Events and BT Murrayfield reads: 'Saturday night's Harry Styles concert is the highest-selling stadium concert in Scotland ever with an attendance of over 65,000.
'Thanks to every single one of you for a fantastic evening.'
Well done: Harry Styles has made history by welcoming Scotland's largest ever live audience at his Edinburgh show on Saturday evening
The figure dwarfs that of local star Lewis Capaldi, who broke the indoor record in January by selling 14,951 tickets for a live show at Aberdeen's P&J Live.
Styles is part way through the last leg of his Love On Tour, a mammoth 169 date undertaking that began at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas almost two years ago.
His final run of shows will take him across England, Ireland, Wales and mainland Europe, where it is expected to conclude at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on July 22.
Styles has forged a reputation for celebrating diversity and inclusivity during his numerous shows, with fans often encouraged to proclaim their sexuality, propose to respective partners and even duet with the singer as he tours the globe.
Saturday's show saw the feather-boa clad singer, backed by thousands of cheering fans, host an unlikely gender reveal before leading the throng in a chant of ‘no Scotland no party.'
Popular: The former One Direction star broke the record at Murrayfield Stadium, where more than 65,000 fans converged to watch his performance on May 27
Success: Styles also welcomed tens of thousands to his preceding show in the Scottish capital on Friday May 26, but Saturday set a benchmark
Styles was the second star to grace the stage at Murrayfield this month, with Beyonce performing in front of thousands on May 20 in the pouring rain.
Bruce Springsteen will perform at the stadium on Tuesday with transport bosses warning fans to plan their journeys accordingly.
Phil Campbell, ScotRail head of customer operations, said: 'We’re doing what we can to help music fans travel to see Bruce Springsteen perform at BT Murrayfield on Tuesday, and I am delighted we have been able to add more seats and some extra trains to help people enjoy the occasion.
'I’d encourage customers to travel to the stadium early as trains will be much busier than normal.
'Our advice to anyone travelling is to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel to and from the concert.
'Buying return tickets in advance on the ScotRail app or website will minimise your need to queue and help your day run smoothly.'
Something for everyone: The singer Styles has forged a reputation for celebrating diversity and inclusivity during his numerous shows
