Tain Air Weapons Range firing times January 2026
Updated 22 December 2025
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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 | No firing | No activity |
| 3 | No firing | No activity |
| 4 | No firing | No activity |
| 5 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 6 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 7 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 8 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 9 | No firing | 9am to 2pm |
| 10 | No firing | No activity |
| 11 | No firing | No activity |
| 12 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 13 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 14 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 15 | No firing | 9am to 10pm |
| 16 | No firing | 9am to 2pm |
| 17 | No firing | No activity |
| 18 | No firing | No activity |
| 19 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 20 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 21 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 22 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 23 | 9am to 2pm | 9am to 2pm |
| 24 | No firing | No activity |
| 25 | No firing | No activity |
| 26 | 9am to 10pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 27 | 9am to 10pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 28 | 9am to 10pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 29 | 9am to 10pm | 9am to 10pm |
| 30 | 9am to 2pm | 9am to 2pm |
| 31 | 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)
Tain Air
Tain
Ross-shire
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