Guidance

Tain Air Weapons Range firing times October 2024

Updated 5 November 2024

1. Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Tain AWR on these dates and times:

Date Firing times Activity times
1 No live firing 9am to 10pm
2 No live firing 9am to 10pm
3 No live firing 9am to 10pm
4 No live firing 9am to 2pm
5 No live firing No activity
6 No live firing No activity
7 No live firing 9am to 10pm
8 No live firing 9am to 10pm
9 No live firing 9am to 10pm
10 No live firing 9am to 10pm
11 No live firing 9am to 2pm
12 No live firing No activity
13 No live firing No activity
14 No live firing 9am to 10pm
15 No live firing 9am to 10pm
16 9am to 11.59pm 9am to 11.59pm
17 11.30am to 11.59pm 9am to 11.59pm
18 No live firing 9am to 2pm
19 No live firing No activity
20 No live firing No activity
21 No live firing 9am to 10pm
22 No live firing 9am to 10pm
23 No live firing 9am to 10pm
24 No live firing 9am to 10pm
25 No live firing 9am to 2pm
26 No live firing No activity
27 No live firing No activity
28 No live firing 9am to 10pm
29 9am to 11.59pm 9am to 11.59pm
30 11.30am to 11.59pm 9am to 11.59pm
31 No live 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: 01862 892185 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Tain Air
Tain
Ross-shire
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