by inca » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:21 am
Home hillwalking turf for me. That red flag is for a new shooting range put in by Cairns Farm Estate. The family owners have broadened their business interests lately, and this is aimed at the corporate entertainment market. Haven't seen the range at close quarters myself however I understand it's in a scoop of land on the northwest lower slopes of West Cairn Hill, roughly in a line between the summit and Cairns House at Harperrigg.
There was/is next to no publicity when the range was opened. I traced and spoke to the lady landowner. She assured me all appropriate planning and safety measures were followed. Given proximity to the Old Drove Road and other paths, I also messaged the Pentland Hills Regional Park staff who'd previously been unaware of it. Never heard back so assume they'd checked and were satisfied with matters.
The other target range mentioned in replies is much older, smaller, and further west along the forestry road towards Colzium. So far as I'm aware, it's never raised any concerns.