Guidance

Fort George Range Control firing times June 2025

Updated 29 May 2025

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 firing 12.01am to 4pm
2 9am to 4pm 9am to 11.59pm
3 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
4 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 9am to 4pm 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 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
11 No firing 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 9am to 12.30pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
16 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
17 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
18 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
19 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 No firing 12.01am to 4pm
21 No firing No activity
22 No firing No activity
23 No firing No activity
24 No firing No activity
25 No firing No activity
26 9am to 4pm No activity
27 9am to 4pm No activity
28 No firing No activity
29 No firing No activity
30 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:

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