Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times April 2024

Updated 12 April 2024

Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Castlelaw and Dreghorn on these dates and times:

Date Firing times Active training
1 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
2 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
3 9am to 4pm 7am to 11.59pm
4 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
7 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
8 No firing 8am to 5pm
9 No firing 8am to 5pm
10 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
12 9am to 3.30pm 8am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 No firing 12.01am to 2pm
15 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
16 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
17 9am to 4pm 6am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 8am to 5pm
20 No firing No training
21 No firing No training
22 9am to 11.59pm 8am to 5pm
23 9am to 11.59pm 8am to 11.59pm
24 9am to 8.30pm 8am to 5pm
25 9am to 4pm 8am to 5pm
26 9am to 12pm 8am to 11.59pm
27 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
28 9am to 12pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
29 No firing 8am to 5pm
30 2pm to 5pm 5.30pm to 9.30pm

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: 0131 445 2169 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and NI Regional Operations Room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area
EH26 0PB

Read more on Castlelaw access restrictions and location.