Guidance

Fort George Range Control firing times January 2025

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

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