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David Walker & Douglas Barrie

Incredible 15 sets of twins set to start school in Scots council area next week

A rare back to school phenomenon will take place next week in a Scots council area as 15 sets of twins are due to start their education.

The sets of siblings will all begin school next Wednesday in Inverclyde, a region well known for their pairs.

It is the second highest twin count on record, with 19 starting school in the same area back in 2015.

The region has been dubbed "Twinverclyde" due to the large number of twins born there.

Before the siblings can cause their teachers double trouble, 13 of the pairs met up in Greenock.

They gathered at St Mary's Primary School to show off their new uniforms in front of the press and proud parents.

Some of the fifteen sets of twins in Inverclyde, Scotland, starting primary one next week. (James Chapelard 07834233059)

Provost Martin Brennan, also Inverclyde Council's vice-convener of education, said: "As a former teacher myself, the return to school is always an exciting time for pupils, parents and staff.

"But it's taken on greater significance this year following the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic over the last 18 months.

"While many of the safety rules will remain in place in schools for the time being, it's just great to be celebrating the return to the classroom, including here at St Mary's Primary in Greenock which is the latest new or refurbished school completed as part of our £270 million schools estate transformation.

"I wish all the children - and of course our education staff - all the very best for the start of the new term next week."

Last year only nine sets of twins started P1 in the area dubbed "Twinverclyde."

Joe Mcallister, whose twins will head to Gourock Primary for the first time on August 18, told the PA news agency he is excited for the children to start as it will "be really good for them".

Another set of pupils starting P1 are Eloise and Charlie, who will go to Ardgowan Primary School.

They told PA they are looking forward to "meeting friends" and playing football.

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