Doctor Gives Birth To The 'Heaviest Twins In Scotland' At A Combined Weight Of 17 Pounds (That's The Same As A 6 Month Old)

Alanna and Paul Merrie, from Edinburgh, have become proud parents to Troy and Kaius who weigh a total of 16lb 13oz - 7lb heavier than most twins. They will find out this week if they are officially the heaviest twins in Scotland. Mother Alanna, 33, said she 'didn't expect' them to be so big, despite looking set to pop when heavily pregnant, pictured left.