The event was organised by his son, Jimmy Jnr., who has held a concert in honour of his father every year since his death in 2000 at the age of 92.

Throughout the afternoon, the 300-strong audience were able to follow Sir Jimmy's life on a screen showing photographs and videos of his career, and tributes were paid by some of the people who had known and worked with him.

The concert was compered by Billy Anderson, and special guests included Ben Lyons, the former producer of 'Heather Mixture', and Anne and Laura Brand, of the 'White Heather Club', who recorded Sir Jimmy's famous 'Bluebell Polka'.

Recorded greetings were also played to the audience from figures such as Ian Powrie, the Alexander Brothers, Foster and Allen, Jimmie McGregor, Isobel James and Harry Lawson.

Three pieces of music were performed for the first time during the concert - the Sir Jimmy Shand Centenary March, a composition begun by Sir Jimmy and finished by Jimmy Jnr., himself an acclaimed musician; the Lady Anne Shand, a Strathspey by Jimmy Jnr. named after his late mother, and David Shand's 42nd Birthday March, which Jimmy Jnr. wrote for his brother but never recorded.

The event raised around £3000 for charity, which was divided between CHAS and the Dalgairn Centre, Cupar.