Guidance

Kirkcudbright Range Control firing times October 2024

Updated 5 November 2024

1. Firing times

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

Date Firing times Active Training
1 9am to 10pm 12am to 6pm
2 9am to 4pm No activity
3 9am to 10pm No activity
4 No live firing 9am to 11.59pm
5 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
6 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
7 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
8 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
9 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
10 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
11 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
12 No live firing No activity
13 No live firing 7.30am to 11.59pm
14 No live firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
15 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
16 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
17 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
18 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
19 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
20 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
21 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
22 No live firing 12am to 11.59pm
23 No live firing 12am to 4.30pm
24 No live firing No activity
25 No live firing No activity
26 No live firing 7.30am to 11.59pm
27 No live firing 12am to 9am
28 9am to 4pm No activity
29 9am to 10.30pm No activity
30 9am to 4pm No activity
31 9am to 10.30pm 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 and location

Range Control Phone: 0141 224 8520 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Kirkcudbright Training Centre
Dundrennan
DG6 4QZ

Read more on Kirkcudbright’s access and location.