Guidance

Fort George Range Control firing times October 2024

Updated 5 November 2024

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

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:

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