Ep 1. Episode 1
In the first episode of Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge season 1, viewers are introduced to the premise of the show: to build unique and sustainable cabins in some of the most remote locations in the United Kingdom. Dick Strawbridge, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and TV presenter known for his environmental advocacy, is passionate about living off the grid and creating a smaller environmental footprint. He is joined by Will Hardie, a skilled craftsman and designer with experience building unique cabins.
The episode begins with Dick and Will scouting locations in the Scottish Highlands for their first cabin build. They come across a small island in the middle of Loch Kinnord, which has a unique shape and is surrounded by stunning scenery. Despite the challenges of building on an island, the duo decides that this is the perfect location for their first project.
Over the course of the episode, Dick and Will design and build a sustainable cabin on the island. They use locally sourced materials, including timber from the surrounding forest, to construct the cabin. Will's expertise in cabin design comes in handy as they work out the logistics of building on an island. They also face challenges such as dealing with a sudden rainstorm and figuring out how to transport large materials over to the island.
As they work on the cabin, Dick and Will explain their environmentally sustainable approach to cabin building. They talk about the importance of using renewable materials, minimizing waste, and installing solar panels for energy.
The cabin they build on the island is small but functional. It includes a kitchen, living area, and sleeping loft. The views from the cabin are breathtaking, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and water. Dick and Will are thrilled with the finished product, and pride themselves on having built a cabin that fits in perfectly with its natural surroundings.
Throughout the episode, viewers also get to know more about Dick and Will as individuals. Dick shares stories about his experience living off the grid and his passion for leaving a smaller environmental footprint. Will talks about his background in furniture design and how he became interested in cabin building.
Overall, episode 1 of Cabins in the Wild with Dick Strawbridge establishes a unique and exciting concept for the show. The beautiful Scottish Highlands serve as a stunning backdrop for the cabin build, and Dick and Will's passion for sustainable building shines through. Viewers are left eager to see where they build their next cabin and what challenges they will face in the process.
