Air weapons ranges: normal activity times
Updated 28 March 2024
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Range activity times
Ranges may be in use outside of these timings for live firing. Where possible, additional activity will be published on our Air weapons range activity page.
Please ensure you follow our range safety guide at all times.
Donna Nook
Summer activity hours 1 May to 31 August:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Tue | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Wed | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Thur | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Fri | 9am to 3pm |
| Weekend | Closed |
Winter activity hours 1 September to 30 April:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 10pm |
| Tue | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Wed | 9am to 10pm |
| Thur | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Fri | 9am to 3pm |
| Weekend | Closed |
Holbeach
Summer activity hours 1 May to 31 August:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 5pm |
| Tue | 9am to 5pm |
| Wed | 9am to 5pm |
| Thur | 9am to 5pm |
| Fri | 9am to midday |
| Weekend | Closed |
Winter activity hours 1 September to 30 April:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 5pm |
| Tue | 9am to 10pm |
| Wed | 9am to 5pm |
| Thur | 9am to 10pm |
| Fri | 9am to midday |
| Weekend | Closed |
Pembrey Sands
Summer activity hours (BST):
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 5pm |
| Tue | 9am to 5pm |
| Wed | 9am to 5pm |
| Thur | 9am to 5pm |
| Fri | 9am to 2pm |
| Weekend | Closed |
Winter activity hours (GMT):
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 4pm |
| Tue | 9am to 4pm |
| Wed | 9am to 4pm |
| Thur | 9am to 4pm |
| Fri | 9am to 2pm |
| Weekend | Closed |
Tain
Year round activity hours:
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9am to 10pm |
| Tue | 9am to 10pm |
| Wed | 9am to 10pm |
| Thur | 9am to 10pm |
| Fri | 9am to 2pm |
| Weekend | Closed |
Cape Wrath (including Garvie Island)
No fixed activity hours, the range is used when there is a requirement. Please check Scotland firing times for updates.
Safety guide
If red warning flags or red lights are displayed, regardless of timings, please remain clear of the range area.
Whenever warning signals are displayed, do not cross the range boundary.
Do not touch any military debris it may be dangerous. Please note the location and inform a member of range staff or police.
All ranges with scheduled hours may close earlier due to weather or low user requirement, particularly evening activity.
Dates and times published are correct at the time of publish, however they may change without notice.