But rather than the sidewalks of the world’s entertainment capital, the celebration of those Scots who have made their mark in the world will adorn the riverside of the nation’s biggest city.

Tomorrow the go-ahead is expected to be given for “Glasgow’s Greats”, a tribute to those Glaswegians who have made a contribution to Scottish success and ingenuity in all fields of life.

Focusing on Glasgow citizens, alive or dead, the idea for “Glasgow’s Greats” is drawn from the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, the 3.5 mile walk along Hollywood Boulevard embedded with more than 2000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of human celebrities and fictional characters honored by Tinseltown.

But rather than buying into the Walk of Fame franchise, the city council believes Glasgow has the opportunity to “create its own celebration of famous Glaswegians using artistic talent and expertise to deliver a unique cultural attraction”.

The scheme would see a series of plaques embedded within the public realm, such as pavements, the intention being for each one to be specially commissioned and designed to relate to the individual whose achievement was being marked.

A high level selection panel of people from a wide cross section of Scottish life is proposed to select candidates for the plaques including representatives from the worlds of literature, art, engineering, design, science, business, sport and entertainment, and education, as well as representatives from the city council and trades union movement.

But Glasgow residents will also be invited to get involved in the selection process.

Names bandied around yesterday as potential candidates included Charles Rennie Mackintosh, anti-slavery campaigner James Oswald MP, Robert Stewart, the man who brought Loch Katrine water to Glasgow, Billy Connolly, Kenny Dalglish, or those who did their greatest work in Glasgow such as James Watt or Lord Kelvin.

First raised as a potential tourist draw by the SNP opposition in the city over two years ago, the estimated cost for ‘Glasgow’s Greats’ is an initial £120,000, while sponsorship will be sought for plaques from organisations or businesses associated with the individual to be featured on them.

Built to a maximum size of 60cm x 60cm and using a range of materials to give them robustness and durability, the intention would be for the trail of plaques to begin at Glasgow Green and extending along the River Clyde Walkway to the SECC.

An initial 20 plaques would be installed within Glasgow Green with additional plaques installed as and when, while there would also be an accompanying leaflet prepared to promote the trail and explain each plaque.

It would also help the transformation of the River Clyde in becoming part of the city’s tourism trail, “create a dynamic cultural attraction” and play a role in the promotion of the city in and around the Commonwealth Games.

Councillor George Ryan, executive member for development and regeneration at the council, said: “Glaswegians have made a huge impact on the world, and the Glasgow’s Greats project would celebrate the achievements of people in all walks of life who have contributed to the success and renown of the city and Scotland.

“The recognition of 20 of the city’s greatest sons and daughters would also be an attraction to the people of Glasgow and our visitors. I am sure that many people from the city and beyond would be very interested in such a project, and look forward to hearing people’s thoughts on who should be recognised.

James Dornan, SNP group leader, added: “The news that the Council is taking up the longstanding SNP proposal to celebrate the lives and achievements of Glasgow’s Greats is to be welcomed.

“The original idea for the walk of fame came from Councillor Patricia Gibson. She and I received great support from both council officers and other councillors.

“The paper proposes two members of the selection panel be councillors. I hope that Councillor Patricia Gibson will be invited to be a member of the panel”.