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such as Denis Law, went to the Neuk and were enamoured by her beauty.

Despite numerous admirers, Agnes eventually fell for the charms of icecream maestro Albert Giulianotti who she married in 1960 and with whom she spent 61 years.

After four years travelling the world with Albert, who was in the RAF, and dedicating herself to motherhood, Agnes returned to entertainment for another 10 years in the swinging 1960s and 1970s.

She played in almost every city centre and harbour bar, night club, theatre or dance venue until disco arrived.

Having been described as “Scotland’s Winifred Atwell”, she met her idol at a concert once.

Winifred was famous as a ragtime pianist who popularised the Black and White Rag.

Some may remember this as the theme tune to the

BBC snooker show Pot Black and it became Agnes’s signature piece.

Agnes would draw in the crowds and many couples met while dancing to her music.

There is a part of a generation who might not be here if it were not for her piano performances.

Agnes, who was widowed earlier this year, passed away peacefully in Peterhead Hospital on November 13. She was to be buried with a graveside service at Trinity Cemetery today at 1pm.

Agnes will be greatly missed by her four sons, a daughter, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Her son Derek said: “We are grateful to Peterhead Hospital staff and nurses for keeping Agnes comfortable in her last days and to Mark Shaw funeral services for their support and guidance.”

Agnes Giulianotti passed away earlier this month.