21st Century Scarborough
In the last five years Scarborough has jumped from the 19th century straight into the 21st century!
A major regeneration project has attracted over £35 million of investment.
In addition to the traditional fishing industry and tourism the town has a thriving business park which is about to more than double in size.
The town's population is planned to grow by 20% over the next 10 years.
New businesses coming to the town are increasingly from the Digital and Creative Industries.
A new Creative Industries Centre - Woodend Creative Workspace - will open in Spring 2008.
Scarborough is about to become the first point-of-presence for North Yorkshire's new Next Generation Broadband network. (Possibly the most advanced internet access in Europe.)
Investment in Scarborough's harbour and waterfront has created a new focal point for the town with a stylish European atmosphere.
Arts & Culture Links
Futurist Theatre - seafront theatre and cinema that has been entertaining Scarborough's visitors and residents since 1903.
The Spa - prestigious conference, exhibition and entertainment venue. Shows and concerts run throughout the year.
Scarborough Spa Orchestra - the UKs only professional seaside resort orchestra,
Stephen Joseph Theatre - world renowned theatre-in-the-round regularly hosts premieres of Alan Ayckbourn plays and touring productions and film.
Rotunda Museum - one of the oldest purpose built museums in Britain still fulfilling its original role as a geology museum. Reopens in Spring 2008.
Scarborough Art Gallery - open year round with visiting and permanent collections.
YMCA Theatre - home to highly acclaimed youth theatre and musical performances.
High Tide magazine - online and email-delivered arts and culture listings for the Scarborough area.
Creative Coast - The North Yorkshire Coast's Creative Industries Network.
Woodend Creative Workspace - custom arts and media workspace in the historic former home of the Sitwell family.
Beached - 3-day music festival on the South Bay sands.
Acoustic Gathering - a full day of live acoustic music in Peasholm Park, North Bay.
Local Links
Scarborough's Future - website of the town's renaissance initiativeScarborough Borough Council - website for local authority covering Scarborough, Whitby and Filey
Scarborough Evening News - local daily newspaper
Webcams
John Allsop's Webcam looking over the South Bay form the Old Town.The BBC's webcam positioned at The Spa looking across the Bay towards the harbour.
The Secret Spot webcam at the North Bay.
Weather Links
BBC Weather forecast for ScarboroughBBC Shipping weather forecast
BBC Surf forecast including Cayton Bay just South of Scarborough
Met Office marine weather warnings
Tourism & Travel Links
Yorkshire Moors and Coast - Official tourism site covering the North Yorkshire Coast
Visit Yorkshire - Official tourism site for Yorkshire
Transpennine Express - trains across the North of England including Scarborough
Scarborough Hospitality Association - accommodation, eating out and attractions in the area