Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times October 2024

Updated 6 November 2024

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 12.01am to 11.59pm
2 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
3 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
4 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
7 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
8 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
9 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
10 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
12 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 12pm
15 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
16 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
17 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
21 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
22 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
23 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
24 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
25 No firing 12.01am to 10am
26 9am to 4pm 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

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