“A YOUNG GIRL, PLUCKED FROM GLASGOW.” Who’d have thought this wee Scottish lassie — who was yet to travel without her parents — would blossom into the global superstar whose distinctive voice and good looks continue to charm crowds almost half a century later.

Bursting into the limelight in her mid-teens, does the gifted Glaswegian have any regrets about finding fame at such a young age?

“Of course it was daunting.” she says “But at the same time, it’s unbelievably fabulous!”

“It was not the norm for a 15-year-old girl, so I found it to be both terrifying, and exciting!”

Arguably one of the most timeless female icons of our age, Lulu continues to adjust and adapt her approach to the wants and needs of each new generation.

And that’s exactly what our 62-year-old superstar attributes her prolonged success to; “You’ve got to keep it alive, keep up with the times, and most importantly, keep trying new things.”

“I still have voice lessons, and I started writing songs when I was in my forties. I'm committed to keeping things fresh for my fans.”

Never was this more evident than through her appearance on Comic Relief earlier this year, during which she took to the floor with a surprise rendition of rapper Soulja Boy's Crank That to raise money for charity. “I had so much fun doing it,” she said, “I don't think anybody expected it!”

Next month, she will join a host of stars in honour of Lincolnshire Co-operative’s 150th Birthday, performing at the Lincolnshire Showground on 3rd September.

As Pride goes to press, Lulu is also preparing for her Greatest Hits Live tour, which will arrive at The Embassy Theatre, Skegness on 24th July. Having worked with an array of artists and celebrities over the years, the sophisticated songstress says she cannot single out a favourite.

“From the early days working with the Beatles, and watching the Bee Gees write some of their greatest hits [she was married to band member Maurice Gibb] to collaborating more recently with Take That, each and every experience has been worth its weight in gold.”

Furthermore, Lulu’s esteemed reputation is by no means confined to Britain, she's also triumphed where many British artists have failed - the United States. Her stint as a mentor for young hopefuls on American Idol, combined with the recent launch of her anti-ageing skincare range, means that she has come to spend an increasing amount of time across the pond.

Not that she minds of course; “I feel very much at home in the US — I spend most of my time in either LA or New York, and I’m always welcomed with open arms.”

Lulu also confesses that although she is happily settled in London, she can’t resist an escape to the country every now and then, often to visit friends, or to enjoy a long weekend away.

Born and bred in Glasgow, the singer still tries to find time to revisit her Scottish roots, where she is always well-received.

The Here Come The Girls tour — which saw Lulu work with Anastacia, Chaka Khan, and later, Heather Small, was sold out, and had huge success in both Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

“It’s always fabulous to go back home to perform.” she says. Most recently she returned to her hometown of Glasgow,
asserting her fashion credentials at the Scottish fashion awards alongside the PM’s wife Samantha Cameron and Dame Shirley Bassey.

However, as a mother, a grandmother, and a famous face, Lulu seems to have prioritising her responsibilities down to a fine art.

“A lot of my down-time is spent with my granddaughter who is absolutely incredible. She’s 18 months old, and adorable! Having a grandchild is so different to having your own; you’re at liberty to be a little bit more fun and carefree!”

Becoming a grandmother certainly hasn’t made her feel old though – nevertheless she does admit that looking good is a prominent concern;
“Music appeals to the youth, and with that, it's definitely necessary to address your appearance. I’ve constantly found myself making my own skincare concoctions! I was lucky enough to have access to the talented chemists at John Freida who advised me on sourcing and mixing the best ingredients to create my own formulations.”

The result? Lulu’s very own anti-ageing skincare range. The rest, as they say, is history, and the singer can now add successful businesswoman to her list of accolades. So does the Scottish star show any sign of slowing down?

“Not a chance. I want to continue what I do until I drop. I can happily say that I absolutely love performing just as much as I did when I was child!”