Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times July 2025

Updated 1 July 2025

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 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
2 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
3 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
4 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 No firing 11.59pm to 2pm
7 9am to 4pm No activity
8 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
9 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
10 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
12 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
15 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
16 4pm to 9pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
17 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 No firing 12.01am to 3pm
21 No firing No activity
22 No firing No activity
23 5pm to 8.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
24 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
25 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
26 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
27 9am to 11.59am 12.01am to 2pm
28 No firing No activity
29 No firing 3pm to 10.30pm
30 No firing No activity
31 No firing No activity

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.