Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times March 2025

Updated 25 February 2025

1. Firing times

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

Date Firing times Active training
1 No firing No activity
2 No firing No activity
3 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
4 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 No firing 8.30am to 4.30pm
7 No firing 8.30am to 4.30pm
8 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
9 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
10 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
12 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
13 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 9am to 4pm 12.01am 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 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
21 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
22 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
23 No firing 12.01am to 2pm
24 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
25 9am to 11pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
26 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
27 9am to 11pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
28 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
29 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
30 9am to 2pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
31 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm

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: 0141 225 8135, 0141 225 8125 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Garelochhead
Helensburgh
G84 0EH