IT was a double whammy for two musical sisters from Stevenston as they both graduated with Honours from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this month.

Identical twins Kelly and Ashley Lawson each gained a Bachelor of Education (Music). Ashley graduated with voice as her first instrument and piano as her second; while Kelly’s first instrument was piano and her second was voice.

The siblings, who are 22, have been interested in music since their days at Ardeer Primary. Their talents were nurtured further when they progressed to Auchenharvie Academy. The pair hope to become music teachers in the future.

Mum Ann Lawson said: “I’m very proud of them. Mrs Hands, the head of music at Auchenharvie, and the rest of the department there were very encouraging.”