Guidance

Tain Air Weapons Range firing times October 2025

Updated 29 September 2025

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

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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