Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times June 2025

Updated 29 May 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 No firing No activity
2 No firing 9am to 4pm
3 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
4 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
5 No firing 9am to 4pm
6 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
7 No firing No activity
8 No firing No activity
9 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
10 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
11 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
12 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
13 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
14 No firing No firing
15 No firing No firing
16 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
17 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
18 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
19 9am to 4pm 8am to 11.59pm
20 9am to 4pm 12.01am to 11.59pm
21 No firing 12.01am to 11.59pm
22 No firing 12.01am to 6pm
23 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
24 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
25 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
26 No firing 9am to 4pm
27 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
28 No firing No activity
29 No firing No activity
30 9am to 4pm 7.30am 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