Guidance

Fort George Range Control firing times December 2024

Updated 22 November 2024

Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Fort George Range on these dates and times:

Date Live firing 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 activity
8 No firing No activity
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 activity
22 No firing No activity
23 No firing No activity
24 No firing No activity
25 No firing No activity
26 No firing No activity
27 No firing No activity
28 No firing No activity
29 No firing No activity
30 No firing No activity
31 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:

Range Control Phone: 0131 310 8690 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Fort George Training Area,
Ardersier,
IV27TD