Guidance

Barry Buddon training area firing times November 2025

Updated 28 October 2025

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 10:30am to 4pm No training
5 10:30am to 4pm No training
6 10:30am to 4pm No training
7 9am to 4pm No training
8 9am to 4pm No training
9 No firing No training
10 No firing No training
11 10:30am to 4pm No training
12 9am to 4pm No training
13 9am to 4pm No training
14 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
15 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
16 9am to 2pm 12:01am to 2pm
17 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 2pm
18 9am to 11:59pm 12:01am to 2am
19 9am to 11:59pm No training
20 9am to 11:59pm No training
21 No firing 7pm to 11:59pm
22 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
23 No firing 12:01am to 4pm
24 No firing No training
25 10:30am to 4pm No training
26 10:30am to 4pm No training
27 9am to 4pm No training
28 No firing No training
29 No firing No training
30 No firing No training

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
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Dundee
DD7 7RY

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