Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times April 2024

Updated 12 April 2024

Firing times

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

Date Firing times Active training
1 No firing 9am to 4.30pm
2 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
3 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
4 No firing 9am to 4.30pm
5 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
6 No firing No activity
7 No firing No activity
8 No firing 9am to 4.30pm
9 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
10 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
11 No firing 10am to 11.59pm
12 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
14 No firing 12.01am to 12pm
15 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
16 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
17 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
18 9am to 4pm 9am to 4.30pm
19 No firing 9am to 4.30pm
20 No firing No training
21 No firing No training
22 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
23 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
24 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
25 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
26 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 12pm
27 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
28 No firing No training
29 9am to 4pm 9am to 11.59pm
30 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:

Range Control phone: 0141 225 8135, 0141 225 8125 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Garelochhead
Helensburgh
G84 0EH