Historic Scotland

Historic Scotland was an agency of the Scottish Executive responsible for historic monuments in Scotland.  It was closed in 2015 and its job was given to Historic Environment Scotland.

Its website stated: 
"Historic Scotland was created as an agency in 1991 and was attached to the Scottish Executive Education Department, which embraces all aspects of the cultural heritage, in May 1999. As part of the Scottish Executive Historic Scotland is directly accountable to Scottish Ministers for safeguarding the nation's built heritage, and promoting its understanding and enjoyment."

It has direct responsibility for maintaining and running over 200 monuments.

As an arm of government, Historic Scotland had 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.

Other website
Official website 

References

Category:Conservation organisations of the United Kingdom
Category:Organisations based in Edinburgh
Category:1991 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:2015 disestablishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Scottish Government