Scarborough station's landmark clocktower has been painstakingly restored as a key element of the wider station upgrade.

The £14 million programme, which preserves the Grade II-listed building’s historic character, includes a new roof, upgraded drainage systems and repaired stonework.

The waiting room and ticket office are also being improved to enhance the passenger experience, and the station has remained open throughout the year-long scheme.

A Railway Heritage Trust grant of £203,000 enabled the clocktower restoration to take place alongside the main works, making use of the existing scaffolding and on-site compound.

Each of the four clock faces has been individually refurbished, providing a standout finishing touch to the broader project.

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The delivery of the station's new roof, drainage systems and stonework remains on schedule to be completed by the end of March.

However, teams will remain on site afterwards to carry out the controlled removal of asbestos discovered in the social club, ticket office and café areas. This work is expected to run until the end of June, after which the site compound will be cleared.

The station's social club and ticket office will continue to operate as normal with no risk to the public. The café will temporarily close from 30 March for up to three weeks.

Ann Shannon, Network Rail scheme project manager, said: "Our project at Scarborough station is in its final stages, and thanks to the Railway Heritage Trust grant for the clocktower restoration, we've been able to deliver more benefits than originally planned.

"The main project is on track for completion as planned this month, but some of our colleagues will be working at the station for slightly longer because of the asbestos we've recently identified. We're grateful for everyone's patience and understanding while we address this safely and responsibly."

Roof repairs began after a glazing failure in 2021. The station was made safe and, once funding constraints were overcome, full restoration commenced in spring 2025.