Original: As an arm of government , Historic Scotland has similar functions to its counterparts in other parts of the United Kingdom : English Heritage in England ( although EH is a non-departmental public body rather than part of central government , like the others ) Cadw in Wales , Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland .
Simplified: As an arm of government , Historic Scotland has similar functions to its counterparts in other parts of the United Kingdom : English Heritage in England Cadw in Wales , Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland .