Guidance

Fort George Range Control firing times April 2024

Updated 12 April 2024

Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Fort George Range on these dates and times:

Date Live firing Active training
1 No activity No activity
2 No activity No activity
3 No activity No activity
4 No activity No activity
5 No activity No activity
6 No activity No activity
7 No activity No activity
8 No activity 9am to 11.59pm
9 No activity 12.01am to 11.59pm
10 No activity 12.01am to 11.59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
12 9am to 4pm No activity
13 9am to 4pm No activity
14 9am to 12.30pm No activity
15 9am to 4pm No activity
16 No activity 9am to 11.59pm
17 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
18 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 No activity No activity
20 9am to 4pm No activity
21 9am to 12.30pm No activity
22 9am to 4pm No activity
23 9am to 4pm No activity
24 9am to 4pm No activity
25 9am to 4pm No activity
26 9am to 4pm No activity
27 9am to 4pm No activity
28 9am to 12.30pm 12.01am to 4pm
29 9am to 4pm No activity
30 No activity 9am 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:

Range Control Phone: 0131 310 8690 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Fort George Training Area,
Ardersier,
IV27TD