With Christmas fast approaching, many of us will be tackling the festive rush to try and make sure we have the best presents for all of our loved ones.
For those who have left things last minute- you are in luck, as Scarborough has a number of great independent shops with thoughtful gifts on offer.
We asked our readers on Facebook to vote for their favourite place to shop for Christmas presents in Scarborough- and they did not disappoint!
Check out the photos below to see which shops our readers chose.

1. Lilly's Treasures
Lilly's Treasures is located on St Nicholas Street and has been crowned the winner according to our readers! This shop received a total of 7 votes! Photo: Google Maps

2. Explore Indie
Explore Indie is located on St Nicholas Street. It came in second place with a total of 5 votes. Photo: Claudia Bowes

3. Doorstop Adventures
Doorstop Adventures has two locations in Scarborough, one on Peasholm Gap (North Bay) and one on Sandside (South Bay). Votes submitted by readers counted towards for both locations as a whole, and earnt the shops third place with a total of 4 votes. Photo: Google Maps

4. Seasalt Studio
Seasalt Studio is a shop and workspace located in The Vaults under Scarborough's historic market hall. It is in joint fourth place with a total of 3 votes. Photo: Google Maps

