Estimating the contribution of rural land uses to greenhouse gas emissions: A case study of North East Scotland

► We estimated GHG emissions from rural land uses for the North East Scotland, UK. ► We described the steps undertaken to estimate GHG emissions from rural land uses. ► The estimates allowed the breakdown of GHG emissions from rural land uses into nine different source types. ► Agriculture represented about 98% of the total GHG emissions from rural land uses. ► A reliable assessment of GHG emissions from rural land uses at regional level, using published data and specific information for the region is feasible.