Double trouble: 15 sets of twins to start school in a single council area

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unusually large number of twins are getting ready to start primary school in a single area of Scotland next week. Another set of twins starting P1 at Ardgowan Primary School, Eloise and Charlie Douglas, said they were looking forward to “meeting friends” and playing football. open image in gallery The 13 sets of twin are pictured in their new uniforms ahead of their first day at school 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. “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.