Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times July 2024

Updated 25 June 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 8am to 5pm
2 9am to 4pm 8am to 10pm
3 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
4 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
5 No firing 8am to 5pm
6 9am to 12pm No activity
7 No firing No activity
8 9am to 11.59pm 8am to 5pm
9 9am to 11.59pm 8am to 9.30pm
10 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
11 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
12 No firing 8am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 No firing 12.01am to 4pm
15 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
16 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
17 9am to 8pm 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 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
21 9am to 12.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
22 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
23 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
24 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
25 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
26 9am to 8.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
27 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
28 No firing 12.01am 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: 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.