They Lied To Us About SCARBOROUGH

[@bythecurb]

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[@knightsofthefandom]

I live in Scarborough was also a Bin Man for the council fir 5 years know all the borough like the back of my hand it's terrible in places but the beaches and the walks kept us all sane in lockdown and the Views are amazing suprises me daily.

[@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635]

Most likely written by a foreigner mate or by an elitist who doesn't even know what a shovel looks like Scarborough looks amazing to me, and it is sad that the sea by the strand/beach is not safe to swim in. The peasants get find for dumping rubbish but big companies seem to get away with murder. I don't care with anyone says, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England have some of the best sites in the world which is why the tourists are mad to get into this country.

[@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635]

Inflation is killing businesses in this country and yet they keep flooding the country with illegal aliens and most of them are men with a not so bright past. These politicians are ruining our country, they don't care about the English anymore, it's an invisible foreign invasion and they're taking liberties now. The people need to stand up and get these rats out of parliament and take back the country before it's run into the ground. Inflation is getting worse and people can't afford to pay the sky high rents that are demanded from the landlords. We were told that infaltion went up because of Coved, but they're still putting up the prices every two weeks. It's all one giant scam as they try to collapse the paper money system as they want a digital currency. The reason they want it is because if you don't go along with this wicked government then they can shut your bank card down anytime as punishment.

[@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635]

Just finished the video in full and that lad that wrote negative reviews was talking out of his backside as Scarborough looks like an enchanting mysterious stretch of beach with lovely buildings, funfairs and all sorts over other magical stuff. Some people have one bad experience and they take it out on the whole of Scarborough.

[@Neil-f9c]

English sea side. Don't drag scots towns or Welsh. Down why the English always say brit. If you talk about England say england

[@Laura-jj7sp]

Thank you James for flying the flag for the great British seaside ❤

[@bubbles2153]

I’m 64 and I spent my entire childhood having holidays at Scarborough. Peasholme park, the island tree walk, the outdoor pool, the the naval battles, sailing model yachts on the lake, the beach, fish and chips, ice cream in the harbour bar, Punch and Judy, walking along the front on evening strolls, the candy floss, the miniature railway., going to Scalby Mills to play bingo - wonderful happy family memories. In the last few years we’ve been to the open air theatre to see James, Elbow and more. Fabulous. It infuriates me that the press can try and destroy a place without even visiting. Shame on them.

[@beavisbonce]

At 55 I have the same memories as you. Peasholm park island at night ad at the top was a flea circus!!

[@1lightheaded]

A journalist is an alcoholic with steady work.. The tabloid press must think we are bloody stupid . . Well they do surveys so they have an idea of how bloody stupid we are. The government in London have neglected that part of the country and Margret put the boot in .

[@dianecolley2164]

Scarborough born and bred here. I thank you James for this. I love my town. Some folk are naturally negative, they never see the best in things. Thank you for making us look the best ❤

[@lyndaward5179]

That’s because you are the best 😊

[@Lincoln_six_echo]

Scarborough is a beautiful town.. yes it may have its problems like any other town and city in this country.. but for me it hold lots of happy memories from my childhood and more recently.. my parent would often drive me and my late sister there for a day out or a weekend break.. Also I love it when my job sends me there as I get to park up at north bay for a break just as the sun is coming up before heading home for the night.. Greetings and thanks from a Darlington man.. ❤

[@ChristineParkinson-ek1ll]

Ur deluded - good old "born bred"!!! It's full of PAEDOPHILES

[@lisadefries6718]

Looks perfectly pleasant for a weekend or a long day out with the family. Looks clean, interesting and you could probably do Scarborough on the cheap for a day out with a picnic or blow the budget and eat and drink out. Lots of stuff to do and see.

[@andrewnaylor4605]

Loved it and thank you for making my town look great love living here

[@JanCox-y4b]

Left Scarborough 44 years ago. Looks a great place still. Thanks for showing it in all it's glory. Shame on that disgusting newspaper for slagging it off. The Sun shines in Scarborough. ❤

[@TheRealRedAce]

....just mot in journalism!

[@georgepointer1127]

Don't buy it

[@patshepherd784]

You can not expect British media and Press to tell the truth

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

On this occasion they do!

[@gazzab3224]

​@@shewhocraftsandplans7736Why?

[@GazLarge]

Not just UK - the world is full of woke left wing fake news!

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

@@shewhocraftsandplans7736 the video proves them wrong, so very stupid comment from you.

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

The tabloid press are amongst the very worst traitors to Britain. They claim patriotism, but they actively hate this country and its people. They seem intent on doing Putin favours. No surprise that you always see pro-Russian types spreading Daily Mail articles.

[@dobbiessock1050]

Scarborough was my first ever childhood holiday, I have loved it ever since. The Grand Hotel, my son has stayed in, treated himself to the Penthouse suite for one night. He had a lovely stay, so much architecture, and beautiful rooms. They are working on this beautiful building and improving it when the can. Nothing will ever change my mind about Scarborough, so many lovely memories and more to come. We don't buy news papers or watch licenced TV. Thank you James for doing this video.

[@juiceterry5330]

Never buy newspapers ever

[@bluenose7984]

100% Haven't read or watched MSM for well over 10 years! Cancelled my BBC licence back then too. Even have them blocked on KZbin! Any organisation that the public fund should not be balls deep in left wing politics...

[@KennyJBY]

@@bluenose7984Me too mate for the same reasons as you given your username

[@paulainsworth9811]

And here's another thicko taken in by murdoch and his cronies

[@J.A.Madventures]

@@bluenose7984how do you block them on you tube …cos I’d like to do too 👌🏼

[@davidhiggins1735]

Stopped buying the gutter press papers years ago

[@dougy2457]

Since the pandemic, the media in this country has become more toxic, thank you for showing the real Scarborough, as you did with Southport

[@Vivienne-op2ml]

Honestly James, having been to Scarborough myself, I haven't seen one tent, or anyone laying around drunk. Nothing wrong with it! In fact their comments, provoked your positive Vlog. So a win for Scarborough!! Loved it!!

[@cromwellsghost3434]

I can show you the rough sleepers. However there’s about 4 of them in a town of 70 thousand So….

[@weederfish9254]

There's an old boy sleeps outside ask been there couple weeks, and a few tents on the wall at gardens, a few in doorways in town but not as many as people make out

[@cromwellsghost3434]

@@weederfish9254 We need numbers that are accurate. Issue being is they move from town to town. Seen same homeless people rough sleep in York on occasion. So….

[@Molotov_Milkshake]

@@cromwellsghost3434 are you seriously claiming the fabled 'tent cities' are just moving around? lmao they don't exist.

[@FC-PeakVersatility]

It's the second I've seen in two days. The other one being a refutation of The Grand's abominable reputation.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Scarborough must have one of the most beautiful seaside locations in all of Europe......if it happened to be in Italy you'd never hear the end of how wonderful it is! The problem is our press is all about negativity - whilst others countries are all about promoting their own resorts. Sitting in a deckchair in the Spa Suncourt on a lovely morning whilst listening to the last seaside 'palm court' orchestra in the UK is just perfection! Scarborough has so many wonderful facets and attractions......it's just crying out to be well marketed and receive the good publicity it deserves. Glad you're on the case!

[@1lightheaded]

SHHH! The last thing that is needed is a crowd of long faced buggers from the Home Counties wandering around complaining about how they don't make it properly here. If you market it you get Americans

[@keithsimpson8335]

There's no professional journalism anymore, just story telling or worse lies, and even the lies they tell prove they're lazy.

[@TwoFingeredMamma]

It's his story (history) now we have the internet we can create our own story and ditch their BS.

[@paulannable3734]

@@TwoFingeredMammayes, the internet. That bastion of truth and rationality. No story ever gets made up on the internet. Truth is not truth and facts can be alternate.

[@k.koschka4067]

There are far-right oligarchs behind this, who drove Britain into Brexit, threatening democracy in the west and praising themselves as saviors. Their fuel is fear and agony. Just don't believe them.

[@em6577]

Now news is pumped out 24/7 they can't compete. They've been in control for too long. Lazy n sloppy... I never listen to msm ...the youtubers are bang on!!

[@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj]

I clicked on this expecting to be able to vent my utter fury and I am so glad that's not the case at all. I have lived here for 48 years, came from hartelpool when I was 10 and trust me on this dear reader - I wouldn't swap back for all the tea in China. Scarborough is a beautiful town and I love it. Thanks for showing its true face.

[@STEVEB-oh3gn]

It's so wonderful that you show the true picture of our wonderful country. Like so many people I haven't read a newspaper for at least thirty five years and the last place I look for the truth is MSM. You've both become very addictive to watch. My very best wishes for you and Helen.

[@Venus77x]

Thank you for bringing back some lovely memories. I went to Scarborough as a young girl of 17 with my Mum and Dad, Brother and friend, my Dad bought my friend and I silver and gemstone rings from a jewellers there as a memento....I'm 61 now and still have mine, I'll never part with it....I remember the cable cars and other areas....it still looks a lovely place. I felt quite teary watching this as my Mum and Dad are no longer with us, but for a short time I felt like that 17 year old girl again.

[@charliegardner6804]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judithmorganjudyteen]

Lovely words ❤

[@steveholloway1963]

Wonderful memories of your parents I'm glad you have them Scarborough is a beautiful place

[@charliegardner6804]

@@Venus77x God bless 🙏

[@SusanTurner-yo9lf]

So pleased you did this, Scarborough is FANTASTIC. Spent every childhood holiday there, took my kids there and still visit regularly. Memories of my dad swimming in the outdoor pool, always had to hire a boat to go around peasholme park and watched many naval battles and it is still a fantastic place today ❤❤❤

[@gsjame]

Unfortunately journalism isn’t what it used to be! As a child I was always told the only thing you can believe in the newspaper is the date and the price.

[@geow6100]

Now you don’t even believe the price

[@lisadefries6718]

My mum always told me if you want the real news go 4/5 pages in.

[@TheRealRedAce]

Actually it IS what it used to be, what its always been - a pack of irresponsible lies.

[@ysannejohnson2374]

Alas the press has been telling lies for decades and quite probably for ever. Many years ago in the late 80s I was a policewoman (yes back that I was a woman and in the police which = a policewoman, as opposed to a policeman ... I liked being called that too). Anyway back to what I was saying, I had to do a 14 hour hospital bed watch on a young victim who had been gravely injured in an awful attack. I was introduced to the hospital staff who would be looking after the patient during that night ( on shift change over I met the new staff). Nobody other than them were allowed into the room. The main reason I was there was to prevent the disgusting press from trying to get in to take their sordid little pictures and trying to talk to this young victim. The 'story' that was in the papers the next day were pure fabrication with not a shred of truth. They should be done for printing their despicable lies.

[@grahamhall2105]

Scarborough Council should challenge these "journalists" in court. Why are they allowed to spread lies about a place. Why should they get away with it. It makes my blood boil. My wife and I stayed in the Crescent Hotel a few years ago. It is probably time to return. Scarborough is great.

[@jamesanthony3072]

They do the same with Birmingham, paint it in a very old stereotyped way when infact it’s a very happening, very attractive cosmopolitan city these days and it’s very green, one of the greenest in Europe infact which may surprise many as they still believe the stereotypical “it’s a concrete jungle” etc…

[@billythedog-309]

@@jamesanthony3072 l agree totally. l know Scarborough and Birmingham well and l hate to see unthinking criticism of any place in the UK (mainly from southerners).

[@melgraham7759]

Born in Morley living in Brisbane Australia as a kid growing up my dad took us to Scarborough many many times we would hold our breath till we saw the bridge and then it was game on ! With seven kids my dad would control us like a Sargent major he had to we were little buggers ! Had a great day every time then stopping at the ham and cheese inn for pop and crisps on the way home ! Scarborough is a great place and will always be in my heart ! Even at 70 yrs of age Great vid thanks for the memories mate! 👍🇦🇺💕

[@daveh1081]

My god.....the Ham and Cheese!!! We used to stop there as young teenagers when we'd cycle to Scarborough from Bradford...........back in the '70's when parents didn't need to be worried sick about what their kids were getting up to........or what nutters there were out there!! I loved Scarborough......always had a soft spot. Still go from time to time. Shame about the Grand.....now that is a dump these days........such a pity! Stayed there as a kid both pre and post Butlins.

[@melgraham7759]

@@daveh1081 small world Dave I live in Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 now but in the 60s the ham and cheese was a part of my childhood great times ! 😁👍

[@carolynellis387]

Great memories for you. My friends live in Brisbane

[@melgraham7759]

@@carolynellis387 they made a great choice it’s a top place to live!

[@carolynellis387]

@melgraham7759 I visited in 2000, great trip and unfortunately, not able to return az yet!

[@KennyJBY]

I remember going to Peasholm park as a child with my younger brother, mum and Dad. We were treated to an ice cream which was a cone with a rectangular opening and a rectangular piece of ice cream which was wrapped up in a bit of foil and you had manipulate it out of the foil and into the cone without dropping it. The naval show was brilliant. We had to pay extra I think to watch the show in the late 70”s early 80’s. Nice memories. There was also a guy used to play an organ which was on a platform in the middle of the lake. Thanks very much for today’s vlog mate. Really enjoyed it all.

[@weederfish9254]

Naval warfare still running, yeah you have to pay to watch

[@traceyjane4288]

we moved to Grimsby a year a go so cleethorpes is our local seafront and i love it ! all seaside towns have some areas that are not perfect but we have to support them and keep enjoying them and hopefully all generations will get to enjoy the British seaside experience !

[@mrswilko71]

Visited Scarborough about 30 years ago, had forgotten just how lovely it was. Now we live a bit closer I think we will have a little short break there. Thanks James

[@StraightAA]

Nice balanced video. Well done mate, from a fellow Yorkshireman living in Ryedale.

[@boxingwestcumbria]

Never buy newspapers I get all my news from channels like yours and others alike.Great honest vlog as always , I've been to Scarborough many a time but never knew about all the activities at the park and cafes up there thanks for the insight of that area 👍

[@scottward6974]

I've lived in Scarborough since 2014 and am still totally in love with the place. It's got a very chilled out relaxed atmosphere and whenever I have heard drunken rowdiness it always seems to be in good spirits, folk just blowing off steam and having a laugh. The south bay water quality badly needs sorting and the business rates are high for shop units making it tricky for independents, so there are a lot of empty shops, but mostly it's a great place to live!

[@hazels27]

Well done James for doing this video and showing that all is not as it is written about by newspapers and journalists who just want to make headlines, often without any substance behind them. It is years since I went to Scarborough - that and Cleethorpes used to Nobel the seaside place for the Sunday School annual daytrip, when we got a packet of crisps and a bottle of Vimto free! Keep doing what you are doing. Your video skills are improving every time.

[@bythecurb]

Thank you :-)

[@Sean-ff9rh]

Well I live in Australia and have access to lovely beaches but, from what I've seen on multiple channels, I can't wait to travel and see it. Such incredible history, buildings and gardens. Absolutely stunning.

[@mybiglad]

We had our honeymoon in Scarborough 46 years ago and saw Andy Williams.we return there every year until this year because of my health. It an amazing experience.. the people are so friendly and it’s not too expensive. We have never seen anything described in that newspaper article. The sun always shines for us in Scarborough 🥳

[@kathyhayden2499]

How wonderful !!! Lovely place,gorgeous seaside ❤

[@stewartflatt9412]

A lovely snapshot of my favourite resort as a child, father and grandfather. Well done !

[@andrewrobinson2565]

In the 60s my parents took me and my brother to see "The Battle of the River Plate" at Peasholm Park from Darlington on the train. The council hadn't got round to untargetting the former enemy at that point. Queued for the water chute too' 😮 'Bloody marvellous' as my late Dad (d.2003) would have said 👍👍. ❤🎉+1

[@Ann-lz7wx]

Thank you for this James. I haven't been to Scarborough since a kid and it looks lovely, loads to see and do. The council needs to seriously rethink their actions. Allowing overnighting brings money to local businesses, banning vans and Motorhomes just doesn't make sense 🙈

[@sandyc5331]

Haven't been to Scarborough for years James. You've persuaded me to return ... looks lovely..❤

[@michellepalmerwheeler9087]

Thank you for this. You should have mentioned though that there is a new water park that a local guy has reopened after the original owners couldn’t make a go of it. Well done Gordon. He sponsors the Scarborough football team too. Local folk look after this area even if the council don’t!

[@robertseaton8720]

Fantastic video. Love Scarborough, your visit has brought back so many happy memories. Makes me want to visit again soon. Well done for showing the real Scarborough. Take care and keep the vids coming 👍🏻

[@jamesedwards7774]

I watched a video on another channel filmed in Scarborough and all he showed was abandoned buildings and empty boarded up shops. So it proves your point some people just want to make towns look bad.

[@petershaw4340]

Never been before.....I'm going now. Looks fab.

[@peterturley1331]

It is.

[@Jane-vq1sp]

Great vlog, it inspired us to recommend a visit to our daughter who is on holiday in Yorkshire at present. She went yesterday and had a lovely day, she thanked us especially for your recommendation of the park there. Next time we’re in that area we will have to visit too.

[@BAXXHVS]

I don't watch any other van life person, or anyone else who travels around the UK. Why bother when I got By The Curb? Love you guys! I really feel like you're trying to better your content with each video! Love to see you guys grow as a channel. You're definitely a bit of a perfectionist! Keep them coming :D

[@bythecurb]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@bythecurb so from 2019+ 2023 , Scarborough lost 93 business's ranging from cafes, restaurants, gift shops. That is no joke..... that is within 3 years and half. due to rent rates , but most of it was down to covid sadly 😥

[@carolm8726]

Oh loved the vid of Scarborough. I think this seaside town is loved very much . Thank you for taking us round .

[@debracornett1534]

Hi James, your viewer from OREGON USA. Such a lovely tour of Scarborough!!! So much to see and enjoy in that delightful seaside town. Cheers!

[@THE-THATCH]

That's a real eye-opener James. Well done mate for showing the truth.

[@catch22again]

I stopped briefly in Scarborough but couldn't walk around because I'm disabled so thank you for this wonderful video. Its a shame they stopped motorhomes stopping overnight. I have a beautiful showmans wagon and a council worker told me that I would be able to park there so sadly won't be stopping again . They could have employed a warden to stop any anti social behaviour in that area ...such a shame

[@lyndaholmes7293]

Love Scarborough been going for years glad you have spoken out ❤

[@stuartmccrone]

You've taken me right back to my favourite holiday destination EVER!!! I'm 55 now, and have travelled quite a bit... but NOTHING will ever take away my happy forever childood memories of Scarborough. Thank you SO much for sharing 🤗

[@mynameisGail]

I'm from Scotland and I'm 55 years young too. I went to Scarborough for a holiday with my parents back in 1990. It was and is a beautiful town ( almost as beautiful as Scottish towns 😊) . I will also never forget the fantastic tourist bus excursion to the Yorkshire dales. You could book excursions in Scarborough to the dales and many other places . It was great. I wonder if that can still be done today ? My son and I are looking to come down to Scarborough for a holiday early next year. Looking forward to it .In Scarborough , we even encountered the fantastic comedian Russ Abbott . My Dad recognised him and Russ Abbot was kind enough to stop for a quick chat with us. He was so lovely and down to earth . I was star struck ( not something I'd be with any of today's so called celebrities) and wish I'd have said more but at the time , all I managed was hello . I was a little shy back then. Not now though . I'd talk the ears off the poor chap now if I was fortunate enough to meet him again 😂. Unlikely though as he lives abroad now I recall reading somewhere years ago. Also I know he didn't stay in Scarborough . I don't know what he was doing there. Maybe he was just visiting or performing somewhere there. I honestly can't remember it was that long ago now.

[@judithlingard4542]

Scarborough my best seaside town been coming since I was a little girl and now at a young 70 😊we still come with the family at the premiere ❤

[@qlight2008]

Wonderful video. As they say "Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!" The media is a disgrace.

[@doreenjackson7287]

Well done James , what’s not to love , all the east coast of Yorkshire is very special just love it , have a great dinner with mum and Dad.

[@Rowan-d2y]

Scarborough ought to sue the tabloids for denigrating their town and people. It’s hard enough to make a living at the seaside without negative lies being told. Well done James for showing the truth. The park is lovely.

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

Thank you I live on the North Yorkshire moors outside Pickering. I have to say I haven’t visited Scarborough for years but I am so pleased you made this video to dispel the rumours I have heard which will have been started by the media . Please don’t read the newspapers see it for yourself

[@johnmarlow1120]

Nice one James. Great that someone is fighting the corner for a great traditional British seaside town.

[@kerrymetcalfe2737]

I live an hour away from Scarborough and my sister recently moved to Scarborough from Notts. Its a wonderful seaside town! We are so lucky to have our coastline towns in the UK 😊

[@caponizer2023]

Remember living in London in 2001, and on the spur of the moment racing up to Scarborough to watch Yorkshire win the County Championship!

[@margaretshelton4765]

Great vlog James, thank for showing Scarborough at it’s best. I live in Cayton, between Scarborough and Filey, been here 33 years. I used to come on holiday to Scarborough as a child with my parents, raised my own family here and now have grandchildren who enjoy living at the seaside - no. better place to live.

[@marisacohen17]

What a lovely park and love that miniature railway!

[@deenaburnett7530]

Hi James well done for taking the time to show people just how lovely Scarborough on the East Coast of Yorkshire still is. Oh and BTW anyone reading this its not just Scarborough itself, its also the people, who make it a great place to visit ☀️🏖🍿🍦🎈💜💜💜xxxx

[@michaellaffey2107]

Brilliant, well done James.

[@janepennock6933]

we love Scarborough, go every year and have never had a bad experience with anyone yet. the pub you went in on the fronts is the one that was used in the comedy series called 'Scarborough' with Jason Manford and Catherine Tyldsley but in the series it was called 'the good ship' hoping to get there soon even if its just for a weekend❤

[@tracknews]

Not been to Scarborough for 20 years, but your vlog has reunited my love for the place,will be good to revisit the place that holds so many happy memories, thanks.

[@markjeppo]

Great work James. My in-laws live in North Yorkshire and we've been taking the kids to Scarborough for years. We love it!

[@GaryJones-p7t]

Insightful channel mate...Scarborough is a lovely place great video footage and well documented... top notch!

[@J.A.Madventures]

Isn’t it lovely when decent children chat nice and polite like that ✝️🌈🕊️😇😘🥰😍 x x x

[@JR-wz8hr]

As always James great video (Thank you) unbelievable how these so called Newspapers and journalists get away with these damming articles that aren't true on places, they need taking to court and fining vast sums of money. What a great place Scarborough is, clean too, didn't see litter on the streets. The amount of people there are testament to what a great place it is. 😊

[@tinnypops]

I was at Whitby last week and was told by a local that the reason the motorhome are to be banned was because some irresponsible folks were not using the clinical disposal unit and just emptying their toilet waste straight onto Marine Drive before leaving their parking spaces. causing fowl smells .

[@Silentauditor974]

This is true… seen and smelled it myself. I live about 1/2 mile away from marine drive and it’s a shame as I know locals do care.

[@richardminney2647]

A lovely video James brought back lots of memories of family holidays in Scarborough when Mr Marvels theme park was popular day out

[@LocalYorkshireLad24]

17:25 that shop was a chippy which unfortunately caught on fire earlier this year.

[@michaelashton]

My mum stubbornly went to Scarborough every year for over 60 years. She wouldn't go anywhere else.

[@Peaky558]

Just watched it again, forgot I’d already viewed a month! Totally agree, you have actually made us want to visit Scarborough. You did the same for Southport, where we live. There are some grotty areas & lots of shops are closed but that’s the same for so many places these days. You highlight the good, which is a glass half full (red for Helen) attitude 👍….thanks.

[@brianroyle2533]

The owners of the grand hotel (Britania) made almost 40 million in 2023 surely the can afford to refurb it to former glory there must be grants available as well such a pity to see such a beautiful building falling apart

[@Applepie409]

Britannia should invest in the Grand. It’s not just for shareholders benefit.

[@KevanMoss]

Well done James showing Scarborough as it is my sons favourite place and he’s 38 now been going there since he was about 5 brilliant Vlog

[@paulainsworth9811]

Thanks for that James loved it and your speech at the start, expressed exactly what i feel myself. The "great British" foreign owned press have their own agenda to get us angry and bitter about everything and sadly it's working on too many people. I live in Scarborough myself and yes we have our problems like anywhere else but the scenery, architecture cannot be beaten. As for the camper van ban that is also symptomatic of the world the tabloid media are trying to create, jealously, it has absolutely no effect to the detriment of anyone's life, but still people moan. Ffs live and let live and enjoy yourself

[@HoratioChinn]

That reminded me of going on holiday to Scarborough as a kid nearly 50 years ago. Now I know where we watched a naval battle with model ships.

[@tommybutler2454]

It looks beautiful and charming to me. The architecture is awesome ! I try not to read reviews and make up my mind for myself. One can only hope everyone does the same and just goes to Scarborough and does the same. What a shame. Huge beach there ! ❤ 🙏

[@peterturley1331]

Really pleasantly surprised with Scarborough. Used to the South West, Devon, down South, thought we would see what the Northern seaside resorts had to offer. As stated, nothing at all the matter with 'Scarby', good assortment of restaurants on the front, best fish and chips ever tasted, plus the centre with the amusements has got that good old seaside feel which i havent experienced since i was a kid sixty years ago. Really good place. Highly recommended.

[@MegaMind1499]

It's fast losing its appeal to our family for holidays. The North bay area is lovely but when you venture into the town on an evening there are lots of Romanian looking gentlemen hanging around the top of town drinking in public. Something that used to be banned until they showed up. The local paper reports that they occupy an entire court in the centre and have been responsible for fires from illegal cannabis grows. It's so sad no one is speaking up about what's happening to the locals, not just here but country wide

[@ilovepikeys]

Careful now, you'll be labelled a far right bigot by the mushrooms

[@EraQuisnamVigila]

"Romanian looking". What does that look like then? Just keep stirring up your racist shite. You're not fooling anyone.

[@jonnydoeson5562]

I’m a local and that’s total bullshit.

[@MegaMind1499]

@@jonnydoeson5562 you sound like a Tory

[@jonnydoeson5562]

@@MegaMind1499 don’t come back 👍

[@clairecjbear]

I love Scarborough and visited many times, over 30 years. My partner, his grandparents lived there. One of our favourite places. Always shed a little tear when leaving. Some nice places not too far away to visit, including Flamborough head, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay and Goathland- I love them all. Love your vlogs 🙂👍

[@gilldibb5842]

Thank god for you and your channel James. You showed Scarborough to be the lovely seaside town in Yorkshire. The papers should be ashamed xx

[@alanjones8579]

Thanks for the video. I was born and raised in the north west and moved to West Yorkshire over 30 years ago and I regularly take a trip to Scarborough and all of the Yorkshire coast, I think it's wonderful...

[@DjNikGnashers]

I took the wife for a couple of days holiday earlier this year, to East Yorkshire. We stayed in Pickering, and visited Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Filey, Scarborough, Bridlington, and Beverly. Scarborough was by far the dirtiest, scruffiest, most run-down of them all. We would never go back, when there are so many much cleaner, much nicer, places in the area.

[@SteveBagnall-gh1fu]

We go often for short breaks from Glossop in Derbyshire, on Bar Street after ten P.M. you do get the occasional person sleeping on a deep doorway in a sleeping beg with a rucksack pillow, very clean, no smell, but never seen more than three at one visit, one thing you notice is no police seen walking around until closing time. A great review thank you.

[@aidanliddane1242]

Scarborough, looks beautiful., thanks for the update James.

[@mattbarber7494]

We went to Scarborough last year and did the park and ride into town. Apart from being drenched in a rain storm when we got off the bus we soon dried off in the clean orderly bustling shopping centre. After lunch we walked the length of the old town popped in a few independent little shops, made our way along the beach front up to the town hall buildings and back again. It was all perfectly fine and the locals were friendly and helpful.

[@yorkslad1559]

Thanks James. I've lived in Scarborough since 1949.(I'll let you do the maths) and never tire of it. The view from the Esplanade down over the Spa. A wander around the harbour. Peasholm ( lovely Japanese garden on the top of the Island in the middle of the lake) where we used to go and watch the Naval warfare when I were a young un. Walk along the cliffs above Scalby Mills. It's a great place for all ages. Recently saw Tom Jones at the Open Air Theatre. Not one of his biggest fans until I saw him live that night. Brilliant voice. Saw Jake Bugg at the Spa. Another great night. There's something for everyone here but like every other town, village, City in the world, Scarborough has it's struggles but with the sea on one side and the North Yorkshire Moors on the other you won't be disappointed.

[@ScarbadosSlim]

Thanks for this lovely look at Scarborough. I moved from the West Midlands to Scarborough around eight years ago and apart from marrying my wife and being a father to my wonderful kids it was the best decision I ever made. I absolutely adore this place. To my eye, whether it's gloriously sunny or a stormy winter's day, Scarborough is beautiful. A lot of what's wrong with Scarborough, and indeed a lot of other towns and cities in the UK is down to corruption and mismanagement in local council. The overnight motorhome ban is an absolute disgrace. God forbid that a seaside town might actually welcome a large group of tourists. There are a few miserable, sour faced local residents who seem to object to folks coming to spend a few days in our town. These are the same grouchy killjoys that complain about seagulls being on the coast.

[@Red-ns9ny]

Awe I loved that thanks James , you are a star 🥰💕xx

[@eugenkratochvila600]

Sorry, but I never felt in danger in Scarborough, and I have traveled there every year at least once for 20 years now. It is still worth going there, although it is true that lots of businesses are closed now. People drink everywhere in the UK, so don't blame Scarborough for that but only the British government. When I'm in Scarborough, sometimes I stay in a hotel, and sometimes I camp in a tent under the castle in a public place, but nobody attacks me ever.

[@sallytazerout8357]

We recently been there fromBournemouth. I can honestly say as a resident of Bournemouth it has far more to offer than my town which is horrid.

[@TimK2646]

Fabulous tour video James. The Grand Hotel prices must be quite expensive now. Nice pint of Guinness. I reckon Whitby is more famous than its neighbor Scarborough. What has happened to the Summer Weather. It feels like Autumn in the mornings.

[@andrewbrearley8374]

Cheers for this James, Really enjoyable to watch, I'm Scarborough born and have never left here, I've walked in all your footsteps here and hopefully will do again, Great vid showing whats really happening in my home town..

[@NeilJWood]

Great film Have had some great holidays in Scarbados, two at Browns at Cayton Bay, best chippy was last on left before you start walking round the headland, the Golden Grid is a great eatery too. Used to go surfing there too, would always kip in my Reliant Robin van at North Bay 😂

[@cheryljoynson7053]

I'm from Stoke on trent. Never been to Scarborough. It's about 150 miles away. After watching this I think it's worth the 3 and half hours car journey. I really want to visit now. My grandson will love it. Thank you. X

[@AndrewHarding-kg1iq]

Thank you for posting this. I'm in my late 60's now and haven't been back to Scarborough since I was a small boy. It was wonderful seeing it again with you. Peasholm Park particularly brought back great memories. Well done for showing up our wonderful tabloid press! 👍

[@gregsimister2396]

Well ive watched your blog and ive never been to Scarborough and it's looking a very nice place to me and as for newspapers they are only good for one thing lighting fires nice one James 😊

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I must have read the same article because I remember feeling sad that such a vibrant, interesting place was now basically a no-go-zone. Thank you for showing us the real Scarborough. I'd love to visit!

[@Dawn_Melvin_In_Tenerife]

I’ve had some lovely family holidays in Scarborough with my parents & sister staying in local caravan sites. Then as a single parent with my son in my parents caravan. We’d always finish the day off with buying freshly made sugar donuts to have back at the caravan with hot chocolate before bed. Wonderful memories from a lovely seaside resort. The journalist clearly has never set foot in Scarborough. As usual the media scaremongering the general public. Being a Yorkshire Lass I’m very angry at the journalists lies. Thank you, you’ve brought back so many lovely memories of my childhood holidays and holidays with my son. 😢😍

[@jimster24]

Scandalous rags, the lot of ‘em! Scarborough is one of the nicest towns I’ve been to in the UK.

[@HelenJohnson-jx6ui]

Thanks James really enjoyed your vlog👍

[@nickdew8976]

Go out at night. Especially in town centre, see how you fair. The tents have got better this year. You missed them. But they weren’t in the streets they were in the gardens around the front. Should of asked them who work the front

[@profTiffin]

I agree. Proper journalism is rare now. Now most ‘reporting’ is just lazy web scraping

[@abs24820]

Just found your channel and this wonderful vlog ❤️ I'm a middle aged, born and bred West Yorks woman and I'm more than happy with my own company. I visit Scarborough 'solo' regularly in the summer (day trips or overnight stays) and there's no way I feel unsafe! Much like your example, I get my trainers and back pack on and sample all that the town and seafront has to offer including pub lunches and a pint or fish and chips outside. I do beach and some of the cliff top walks further out of the centre. And with it being Yorkshire there's always folk who say 'Ow do" and stop and chat for a bit. I can recommend all the North Yorks East Coast resorts for any solo traveller.

[@ASKR303]

i was working on a multi million job in scarborough revamping the italian gardens, the clock tower all the paths and shelters. its one of the best places on the coast

[@annbolland3215]

And what a wonderful garden it is we found it last year while on holiday

[@stevedawson256]

You did a fine job too

[@rogermolineux9741]

When I first visited in 1971, there were outdoor pools for swimming and water chutes at the north and south bays. Also, a marine park on the hillside near the sea life centre. I don't know whether the Mere on the town outskirts is still used for boating, but nice that Peasholm Park continues its naval show. The Stephen Joseph Theatre is renowned for quality shows. It is the base where Sir Alan Ayckbourn produced many of his celebrated 90 plays.

[@paulstroud2647]

There isn't any boating at the Mere now, but the Hispaniola, which used sail there, now takes tourists round the bay from the harbour. Often dolphins and porpoises to see too, usually they pass closest to shore between the North and South bays by Marine Drive.