Guidance

Garelochhead Range Control firing times March 2026

Updated 24 February 2026

Firing times

Date Firing times Active training
1 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
2 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
3 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
4 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
5 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
6 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
7 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
8 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
9 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
10 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
11 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
12 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
13 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
14 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
15 9am to 2pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
16 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
17 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
18 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
19 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
20 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
21 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
22 No firing 12:01am to 11:59pm
23 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
24 9am to 11pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
25 9am to 4pm 12:01am to 11:59pm
26 9am to 11pm 12:01am to 2pm
27 9am to 4pm No firing
28 9am to 4pm No firing
29 9am to 2pm No firing
30 9am to 4pm 8am to 11:59pm
31 9am to 11pm 8am to 11:59pm

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 224 8135, 0141 224 8125 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

Garelochhead
Helensburgh
G84 0EH