Guidance

Tain Air Weapons Range firing times February 2026

Updated 30 January 2026

Firing times

Live ammunition will be fired and pyrotechnics discharged at Tain Air Weapons Range on these dates and times:

Date Firing times Activity times
1 No firing No activity
2 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
3 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
4 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
5 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
6 9am to 2pm 9am to 2pm
7 No firing No activity
8 No firing No activity
9 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
10 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
11 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
12 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
13 9am to 2pm 9am to 2pm
14 No firing No activity
15 No firing No activity
16 11:59am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
17 11:59am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
18 11:59am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
19 11:59am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
20 9am to 2pm 9am to 2pm
21 No firing No activity
22 No firing No activity
23 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
24 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
25 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
26 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm
27 9am to 2pm 9am to 2pm
28 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: 01862 892185 (8am to 5pm)
Scotland and Northern Ireland regional operations room: 0131 310 3426 (24 hours)

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