I've learnt and sing a three or four songs in Scottish Gaelic (some of which I started learning while on courses up on the Hebrides), because I love them. Recently I was told by a (dutch) fiddleplayer of Irish music that I should not sing songs in Gaelic because I don't sing with the correct ornamentation and style. (She has lived up there, so I guess is familiar with these.)

I do agree that this would be the ideal, and in the past I've used any chance I've found to get help with pronunciation. However, to sing them perfectly I'd need to probably move up there and immerse in the community and singing, which is impractical for me. Should I therefore desist?

I'd be interested to know what native gaelic speakers/singers think about this, but also anyone else who wants to respond.