Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times April 2025
Updated 28 March 2025
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Firing times
Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged on these dates and times:
| Date | Firing times | Active training |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 2 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 3 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 4 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 5 | 9am to 4pm | No activity |
| 6 | No firing | No activity |
| 7 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 8 | 9am to 12.59pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 9 | 9am to 12.59pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 10 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 11 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 12 | No firing | No activity |
| 13 | No firing | No activity |
| 14 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 15 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 16 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 17 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 18 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 19 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 20 | 9am to 12.30pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 21 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 22 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 23 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 24 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 25 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 26 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 27 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 28 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 29 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 30 | 9am to 9pm | 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: 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
Read more on Cape Wrath access and location.