The famous Cradle of Noss has not existed since Mr Walker, the factor, ordered its removal in 1864, and had a wall built along the precipice. The cradle, slung in July and dismantled in November, consisted of a box on two cables, large enough to hold a man and a sheep. It crossed from Noss to the Holm of Noss, thus allowing the 164' Holm to be grazed, but probably doing little for the nerves of the man who transported the sheep. It takes about three hours to walk around the island and the rules of the reserve should be observed. No camping is allowed.
Boat trips around the island are available.
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