Guidance

Barry Buddon training area firing times January 2025

Updated 12 December 2024

Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Barry Buddon Range on these dates and times:

Date Live firing Active training
1 No firing No training
2 No firing No training
3 No firing No training
4 No firing No training
5 No firing No training
6 No firing No training
7 No firing No training
8 9am to 4pm No training
9 9am to 11.59pm No training
10 9am to 4pm No training
11 9am to 4pm No training
12 No firing No training
13 9am to 4pm No training
14 9am to 2pm No training
15 9am to 4pm No training
16 9am to 4pm No training
17 9am to 11.59pm 9.30pm to 11.59pm
18 9am to 11.59pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 12.01am to 2pm
20 No firing No training
21 No firing No training
22 9am to 4pm No training
23 9am to 11.59pm No training
24 9am to 4pm No training
25 9am to 11.59pm No training
26 9am to 4pm No training
27 9am to 4pm No training
28 9am to 2pm 9am to 11.59pm
29 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
30 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
31 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm

Your safety

Although the dates and timings published are correct at the time of publication, they may change.

If the red flags and/or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area. This is a danger to life.

Blank ammunition and pyrotechnics can potentially be used 24/7, when red flags and/or lights are not hoisted. Members of the public are advised to note all signs and warnings before entering area.

Learn more about accessing MOD training areas safely.

Contact and location

Range Control (8am to 5pm), phone: 01382 533025 or 01382 534839.

Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional Operations Room open 24 hours: 0131 310 3426.

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