Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times January 2026

Updated 22 December 2025

Firing times

Date Firing times Active training
1 No firing No firing
2 No firing No firing
3 No firing No firing
4 No firing No firing
5 No firing No firing
6 No firing No firing
7 No firing No firing
8 No firing No firing
9 No firing No firing
10 No firing No firing
11 No firing No firing
12 9am to 3:30pm No activity
13 9am to 3:30pm No activity
14 9am to 3:30pm No activity
15 9am to 3:30pm No activity
16 No firing No activity
17 No firing No activity
18 No firing No activity
19 9am to 3:30pm No activity
20 9am to 3:30pm No activity
21 9am to 3:30pm No activity
22 No firing 8pm 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 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
27 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
28 9am to 3:30pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
29 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
30 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
31 No firing No activity

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

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