Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times June 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 12.01am to 11.59pm
2 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
3 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
4 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 5pm to 7pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
7 No firing 12.01am to 5pm
8 9pm to 3.30pm 9am to 11.59pm
9 9pm to 12.30pm 9am to 5pm
10 No firing 8am to 5pm
11 2pm to 5pm 8am to 5pm
12 No firing 8am to 5pm
13 5pm to 7pm 8am to 5pm
14 No firing 8am to 5pm
15 No firing 7am to 11.59pm
16 9am to 12.30pm 12.01am to 3pm
17 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
18 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
19 9am to 8pm 8am to 5pm
20 9am to 8.30pm 8am to 5pm
21 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
22 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
23 No firing 12.01am to 3pm
24 No firing 8am to 5pm
25 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
26 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
27 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
28 No firing 8am to 5pm
29 No firing 10am to 11.59pm
30 No firing 12.01am to 5pm

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.