A report on the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (MFPS) revealed that nearly 500 objections remained outstanding, despite months of talks between officers and protesters. An artist's impression of some of the flood defences, including walls. An artist's impression of some of the flood defences, including walls. “We have to have flood protection in Musselburgh and we have one chance at it. As the proposed works would constitute part of the National Flood Protection Scheme Programme, the Scottish Government will provide 80 per cent of its eligible cost.