Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times February 2025

Updated 23 January 2025

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 No activity
2 No firing No activity
3 No firing 8am to 5pm
4 No firing 8am to 5pm
5 No firing 8am to 5pm
6 No firing 8am to 5pm
7 No firing 8am to 5pm
8 No firing 10am to 11.59pm
9 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
10 No firing 8am to 11.59pm
11 No firing 12.01am to 10am
12 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 No firing 12.01am to 5pm
15 No firing No activity
16 No firing No activity
17 No firing No activity
18 No firing No activity
19 No firing No activity
20 No firing No activity
21 No firing 6pm 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 6pm
25 No firing No activity
26 No firing No activity
27 No firing No activity
28 No firing No activity
     

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.