Castlelaw and Dreghorn Training Area

The Castlelaw and Dreghorn Training Area (CDTA) is situated towards the NE end of the Pentland Hills, immediately S of Edinburgh (Illus 3). It measures a maximum of 5km from N to S by up to 3.9km transversely and covers an irregular area some 7.9km² in overall extent.

This map features a vast open terrain with semi-urban fighting environments and possibilities for longer range engagements.