Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times December 2025

Updated 24 November 2025

Firing times

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

Date Firing times Active training
1 No firing 8am to 11:59pm
2 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
3 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
4 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
5 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
6 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
7 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
8 9am to 3:30pm 6pm to 11:59pm
9 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
10 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
11 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
12 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
13 No firing 12:01am to 6am
14 No firing No activity
15 9am to 3:30pm No activity
16 9am to 9pm No activity
17 No firing No activity
18 No firing No activity
19 No firing No activity
20 No firing No activity
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 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 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: 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