Guidance

Cape Wrath Training Centre firing times October 2024

Updated 6 November 2024

1. Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged on these dates and times:

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

2. 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.

3. Contact and location

Range Control: 01971 511242 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and NI Regional Operations Room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Cape Wrath Training Centre

Faraid Head

Durness

Sutherland

IV27 4PZ

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