Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times March 2026
Updated 24 February 2026
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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 | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 7 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 8 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 9 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 10 | No firing | 7pm to 10pm |
| 11 | No firing | No activity |
| 12 | No firing | No activity |
| 13 | No firing | No activity |
| 14 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 15 | No firing | 12:01am to 11pm |
| 16 | No firing | No activity |
| 17 | No firing | No activity |
| 18 | No firing | No activity |
| 19 | No firing | No activity |
| 20 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 21 | No firing | 12:01am to 11:59pm |
| 22 | No firing | 12:01am to 12pm |
| 23 | No firing | No activity |
| 24 | No firing | No activity |
| 25 | No firing | No activity |
| 26 | No firing | No activity |
| 27 | No firing | No activity |
| 28 | No firing | No activity |
| 29 | No firing | No activity |
| 30 | No firing | No activity |
| 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: 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.