Garelochhead training camp

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British Army training camp situated nearby HMNB Clyde, that was originally constructed in 1940 during World War II. Some 22,000 American servicemen were accommodated and trained at the camp prior to Operation Overlord.

Consisting mostly of recently-rebuilt Nissen huts and other Modular buildings that can accommodate up to 500 personnel, it is still often used by the military who carry out residential work experience for school pupils and for training exercises by Territorial Army units and regular Army recruits from the Infantry Training Centre. The camp is also used by Strathclyde Police as an operating base during protests at the nearby HMNB Clyde.

There is an extensive Training Area in the surrounding region that extends up Glen Fruin to the west bank of Loch Lomond and along Loch Long through Glen Mallan to DM Glen Douglas. It also includes the Ardgartan Forest on the opposite bank of the Gare Loch, which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The entire training area is some 8,200 acres (33 km2) in area, with its highest point rising to some 700m above sea level and includes two parachute Drop zones. The Range complex at Garelochhead is equipped for live firing up to platoon level, with additional grenade and mortar ranges. A satellite camp at Strone also includes a "Skills House" which is used for FIBUA (Fighting In Built-up Areas) training.