Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times October 2024

Updated 5 November 2024

1. 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 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
2 8am to 6pm 6am to 11.59pm
3 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 5pm
4 No firing 8am to 5pm
5 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
6 9am to 12.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
7 No firing 8am to 5pm
8 No firing 8am to 5pm
9 No firing 8am to 5pm
10 No firing 8am to 5pm
11 No firing 8am to 5pm
12 No firing No training
13 No firing No training
14 No firing 8am to 11.59pm
15 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
16 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
17 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 9am to 3.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 9am to 12pm 12.01am to 5pm
21 No firing 8am to 5pm
22 9am to 12pm 8am to 5pm
23 9am to 12pm 8am to 5pm
24 No firing 8am to 5pm
25 No firing 8am to 11.59pm
26 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
27 No firing 12.01am to 4pm
28 No firing 8am to 5pm
29 No firing 8am to 5pm
30 No firing 8am to 5pm
31 No firing 8am to 5pm

2. 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.

3. 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.