Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times December 2024

Updated 12 December 2024

Firing times

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

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

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: 0131 445 2169 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and NI Regional Operations Room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area

EH26 0PB

Read more on Castlelaw access restrictions and location.