Barry Buddon training area firing times January 2026
Updated 22 December 2025
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Firing times
Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Barry Buddon Range on these dates and times:
| Date | Live firing | Active training |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No firing | No training |
| 2 | No firing | No training |
| 3 | No firing | No training |
| 4 | No firing | No training |
| 5 | No firing | No training |
| 6 | 9am to 10pm | No training |
| 7 | 9am to 10pm | No training |
| 8 | 9am to 10pm | No training |
| 9 | 9am to 10pm | No training |
| 10 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 11 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 12 | No firing | 2pm to 11:59pm |
| 13 | No firing | No training |
| 14 | No firing | No training |
| 15 | No firing | No training |
| 16 | No firing | No training |
| 17 | 9am to 4pm | No training |
| 18 | 9am to 2pm | No training |
| 19 | No firing | No training |
| 20 | No firing | No training |
| 21 | No firing | No training |
| 22 | No firing | No training |
| 23 | No firing | 8am to 11:59pm |
| 24 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 25 | No firing | 12:01am to 17:00pm |
| 26 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 27 | 9am to 4pm | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 28 | 9am to 4pm | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 29 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 30 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 31 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
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.
Contact and location
Range Control (8am to 5pm), phone: 01382 533025 or 01382 534839.
Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional Operations Room open 24 hours: 0131 310 3426.
Barry Buddon training area Carnoustie
Angus
Dundee
DD7 7RY
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