Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times July 2025

Updated 1 July 2025

Firing times

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

Date Firing times Active training
1 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
2 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
3 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
4 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
5 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
6 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
7 No firing 9am to 4pm
8 No firing 9am to 4pm
9 No firing 9am to 4pm
10 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
11 No firing 11.59am to 11.59pm
12 No firing 11.59am to 11.59pm
13 No firing 12.01am to 5pm
14 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
15 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
16 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
17 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
18 No firing 11am to 11.59pm
19 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
20 No firing 12.01am to 2pm
21 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
22 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
23 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
24 No firing 9am to 4pm
25 No firing No activity
26 No firing No activity
27 No firing 9am to 4pm
28 No firing 9am to 4pm
29 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
30 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
31 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm

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