You know here in these modern times I don't really recognise this Lowland versus Highland thing. To me it is much more of a seperation between urban and rural or even the industrial Central Belt and the others. I just think rural Scots in the Borders and for instance the Highlands or the north-east would find much common ground. More so than they may do with Glaswegians or folks from Edinburgh. Just my opinion. Likewise I know that originally the word 'teuchter' was aimed at Highlanders but nowadays it is often used simply to describe someone from the rural areas. I've been called them all by city folk. Teuchter, sheep shagger etc etc. We have similar terms for city folk especially Glaswegians. Gutter-snipes, keelies etc etc. England no doubt has a similar urban v rural thing.

I've certainly never had the piss taking in the Highlands when I open my mouth and speak that I have at times experienced in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Though admitteldy it is mostly reasonably good natured banter.