Guidance

Castlelaw Ranges and Dreghorn Training Area firing times May 2024

Updated 29 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 No firing 8am to 5pm
2 5pm to 7pm 8am to 11.59pm
3 10.30am to 3pm 8am to 5pm
4 No firing No activity
5 No firing No activity
6 No firing 8am to 5pm
7 2pm to 5pm 8am to 5pm
8 No firing 8am to 5pm
9 5pm to 7pm 8am to 5pm
10 No firing 8am to 5pm
11 No firing 10am to 11.59pm
12 No firing 12.01am to 3.30pm
13 No firing 8am to 5pm
14 No firing 8am to 5pm
15 No firing 8am to 5pm
16 No firing 8am to 5pm
17 No firing 8am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 12.01am to 3pm
20 No firing 8am to 5pm
21 No firing 8am to 5pm
22 No firing 4pm to 11.59pm
23 No firing No activity
24 No firing 4pm to 11.59pm
25 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
26 9am to 12pm 12.01am to 4pm
27 No firing 10pm to 11.59pm
28 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
29 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
30 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
31 9am to 4pm 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.