A ‘danger to life’ warning has been issued at a Scots beauty spot while firearms and pyrotechnic exercises are carried out throughout October.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will test live ammunition and explosives in the Castlelaw and Dreghorn Training Area (CDTA) in the Pentlands near Edinburgh.
Officials will conduct the tests for 29 days throughout October, Edinburgh Live reports.
The area of farmland has been used for training exercises like these since the First World War.
But while the tests are a regularity in the area, a red flag warning has been put in place throughout this month.
Around 20 exercises are expected to take place over full days as part of the training regime.
Strict warnings are in place for the public to avoid the CDTA during this period.
A statement from the MOD read: “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 the area.
"If the red flags and/or lights are hoisted, regardless of the timings, do not enter the training area.”
Dreghorn Barracks were opened in 1939 in the grounds of the former 17th-century Dreghorn Castle - which was later demolished in 1955.
The Barracks have been home to 3rd Battalion, The Rifles since 2014.
Firing times are listed below
Tuesday, October 5: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Wednesday, October 6: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Thursday, October 7: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Friday, October 8: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Saturday, October 9: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Sunday, October 10: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Monday October 11: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Tuesday, October 12: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Wednesday, October 13: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Thursday, October 14: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Friday, October 15 midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Saturday, October 16: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Sunday, October 17: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Monday, October 18: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Tuesday, October 19: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Wednesday, October 20: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Thursday, October 21: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Friday, October 22: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Saturday, October 23: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Sunday, October 24: No firing
Monday, October, 25: 6pm to midnight
Tuesday, October 26: 6pm to midnight
Wednesday, October 27: 6pm to midnight
Thursday, October 28: No firing
Friday, October 29: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Saturday, October 30: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
Sunday, October 31: midnight to midnight (24 hour firing)
