Emergency services attended the area and evacuated the building and erected cordon as a precautionary measure.
Specialist teams conducted thorough checks of the building and surrounding area and found no evidence of any threat to public safety.
The cordon was removed around 4.30pm and staff and guests were allowed to return to the hotel.
13. Bomb threat at Scarborough's Grand Hotel
All approaches to the hotel were blocked Photo: Richard Ponter
14. Bomb threat at Scarborough's Grand Hotel
A group of officers ready to enter the building Photo: Richard Ponter
15. Bomb threat at Scarborough's Grand Hotel
Specialist officers joined with local police Photo: Richard Ponter
16. Bomb threat at Scarborough's Grand Hotel
Steve Pratt, General Manager of the Palm Court Hotel which was also forced to evacuate Photo: Richard Ponter
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