 At the end of the 2014–15 season, Cardle was released by the "Staggies".After appearing and scoring for now League One side Dunfermline Athletic as a trialist against Berwick Rangers, Cardle re-signed for his former club in July 2015.On his return, Cardle's first competitive goal came in a 6–1 defeat of Brechin City in the first league match of the season.