Garelochhead Range Control firing times August 2025
Updated 8 August 2025
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1. 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 | 9am to 4pm |
| 2 | No firing | No activity |
| 3 | No firing | No activity |
| 4 | No firing | No activity |
| 5 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 6 | No firing | 9am to 4pm |
| 7 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 8 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 9 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 10 | 9am to 2pm | 12.01am to 3pm |
| 11 | No firing | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 12 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 13 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 14 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 15 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 16 | No firing | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 17 | No firing | 9am to 6pm |
| 18 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 19 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 20 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 21 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 4pm |
| 22 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 23 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 24 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 25 | No firing | 9am to 4pm |
| 26 | 9am to 4pm | 9am to 11.59pm |
| 27 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 28 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 29 | No firing | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 30 | 9am to 4pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
| 31 | 9am to 2pm | 12.01am to 11.59pm |
2. 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.
3. 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