So, last Sunday, my partner and I went out with one goal: The Loup de Fintry waterfall. We had literally just looked for those “Wow, look at the fall colors” kind of beautiful places, and Fintry showed up right away.

We begin our journey and you know how things are in Scotland: the journey is often the destination. We were sailing and the mountain views were just everywhere. Left, right, center – every turn was a postcard-perfect moment. I kept thinking, “Wow,” and I told my partner, “If you see another amazing sight, let's stop for a second.”

A few minutes later, BAM. We saw a rest area full of cars. Clearly this was to place, so we decided to stop and check it out. I mean, it seemed like a total tourist magnet.

The moment I stepped outside, I heard it: the unmistakable sound of a waterfall! My partner didn't understand it right away (go figure!), but he was already saying: “There's a waterfall here, I can hear it!” And honestly, it was so loud that at first I couldn't believe I'd missed it!

Then we met this lovely man, a Ukrainian tourist, who was also wandering around looking for the fountain. “See? I told you so!” I exclaimed. Just as he was walking away, a family passed by and we quickly asked them if there was a waterfall nearby. They told us the address of Campsie GlenOur unexpected destiny!

Now, don't get me wrong, this is not the most Beautiful waterfall I have seen in Scotland. I mean, who could compare to him? Clyde Falls? I recently visited there and the photos I took – everyone on Instagram was impressed! It's impressive. I also love the Waterfall and rock pool at Kelburn Castle and Estate Down in Ayrshire, 250 meters from the brightly painted castle – so beautiful (Remember my ultimate guide for visitors to the area?). I highlighted it there.

But while Falls of Clyde is great, you can't get it. in (after all, it is used to generate electricity!). Campsie Glen was a beautiful, amazing and totally enjoyable place. I wish we had visited this place in summer. We took a lot of pictures and videos, just taking it all in. I always try to take a moment to sit and let my mind absorb the view. I truly believe that our minds heal when we are surrounded by nature. It was such a beautiful moment.

Once we had our fill, we hopped back in the car to continue our original journey towards Loup of Fintry. It was then that we realized that our mission was a failure. We came across a road sign that clearly said “Closed road – private road,“ and there was simply no other clear path to the falls.

So, we decided to call it a day. I know, I know – we drove to Fintry and didn't see it! But I would say that God blessed us with an even better and more spontaneous alternative. Scotland is ridiculously blessed with bodies of water, from lakes to these incredible waterfalls, and honestly, that's why water costs next to nothing (and is often free!) here. It is a beautiful country.

Since Fintry didn't work out, let's talk about our happy accident: Campsie Glen.

PS: We definitely ate our weight in snacks during that trip. Court! Lots of driving and lots of crunching last weekend!

So what exactly is the deal with this unexpected place, Campsie Glen? It turns out that our happy accident has a long and really interesting history: it's not just a random place that became popular last year.

• An oldie but a goodie: This glen has been a popular tourist spot for a long time. 18th and 19th centuries. The local landowner, John MacFarlan of Ballencleroch, decided to open the glen to the public in 1785which I think is amazing. We are literally walking the same paths that people have enjoyed for over 200 years.

• The Glacial Connection: The steep, rocky sides of the glen were actually excavated by glacial meltwater after the last Ice Age. That's why the gorge is so spectacular: it was created by enormous amounts of rushing water, which explains why our little waterfall feels so powerful even now.

• A town of industry: Right at the foot of the ravine there is a small settlement called Clachan of Campsie. For centuries, it was an ecclesiastical center (meaning it had a church – the ruins of the 12th century St Machan's Church are still there!), but in the 19th century, it was an industrial centre. People used Glazert Burn (the stream that feeds the glen) for everything from factories to textile printing. The entire area was buzz.

• The name: The wider area is known as Campsie Fells, which comes from Scottish Gaelic. “cam” (crooked) and “peace” (fairy). So, we were relaxing by the Crooked Fairy Hills! How perfectly Scottish is that?

It's crazy to think that what seems like a remote natural area was once a huge industrial center. That's Scotland for you: full of rugged nature and hidden history, all wrapped up in one magnificent package.